Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all equipment, tools, transportation assets, and facility grounds within a modular home manufacturing facility. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, custom fabrication, fleet upkeep, and overall facility support rather than high-tech automation systems.

This position requires a hands-on leader who can diagnose issues quickly, develop practical solutions, and support continuous production flow. The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, maintaining compliance, and improving overall plant performance.

Core Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance (PM) Management

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all production equipment.
• Perform and oversee routine inspections to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maintain and service overhead cranes and hoists, ensuring compliance with safety standards and load ratings.
• Establish and execute PM programs for:
• Glue pumps
• Paint pumps
• Compactors
• General production equipment
• Oversee tool repair and preventative maintenance programs to ensure tools are functional, safe, and readily available for production.
• Track maintenance performance and identify trends for continuous improvement.

Custom Fabrication & Tooling

• Design and fabricate custom tooling to support modular home assembly processes.
• Build and modify racks, carts, and storage systems to improve workflow and space utilization.
• Provide hands-on support to production teams with custom solutions that improve efficiency and reduce labor strain.
• Continuously evaluate and improve tooling and material handling systems.

Fleet & Logistics Maintenance

• Maintain and service company transportation carriers used to deliver modular units.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles and yard tractors.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs on trailers, vehicles, and transport equipment.
• Ensure all fleet equipment is road-ready and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate inspections and repairs to avoid transportation delays.

Grounds & Facility Management

• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of all exterior facility areas.
• Coordinate and manage vendors for:
• Lawn care
• Snow removal
• Ensure parking areas, yards, and surrounding grounds are safe, accessible, and well-maintained.
• Support overall yard organization to align with production and shipping needs.

Safety & Compliance

• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies.
• Maintain accurate logs of inspections, repairs, and certifications.
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture across the facility.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Proficient in welding and metal fabrication (MIG/TIG preferred).
• Ability to design and fabricate custom tools and structural solutions.

Mechanical & Electrical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Mechanical drive systems
• Working knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems, including:
• Basic troubleshooting of motors, controls, and power distribution
• Identifying electrical issues impacting equipment performance
• Safe work practices around energized systems
• Ability to coordinate with licensed electricians for advanced electrical work when required.

Compliance Knowledge

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of overhead lifting equipment inspection requirements.

Organizational Skills

• Ability to independently manage maintenance schedules and priorities.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping capabilities.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Experience with trailers, fleet maintenance, or heavy equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights (cranes, hoists, elevated platforms).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Frequent walking, climbing, bending, and use of tools and equipment.

Position Expectations

• Act as a hands-on problem solver, comfortable working with tools and equipment daily.
• Respond quickly to production needs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a proactive, preventative maintenance mindset.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and leadership teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.