Maintenance Manager - Lenox, MA

Maintenance Leader

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer serving a variety of industrial markets through innovative engineered products and advanced material solutions. The organization is known for its commitment to operational excellence, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting customers through a diverse portfolio of critical products and technologies. The company fosters a collaborative environment where maintenance, operations, engineering, and leadership teams work closely together to drive performance and support long-term business objectives. Employees benefit from a culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and professional growth while providing the resources necessary to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance leader looking to make a measurable impact on reliability, production performance, and asset management within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.

Job Description

• Lead all maintenance and reliability activities across the site to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle performance.
• Build, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while fostering a strong safety-focused culture.
• Establish and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve asset utilization.
• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities, including shutdowns, resource allocation, and contractor management.
• Manage repair and maintenance budgets, forecast spending, and recommend asset investment strategies.
• Analyze performance metrics and maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Oversee spare parts management and inventory strategies to balance cost and operational risk.
• Lead maintenance-related capital projects from planning through implementation and commissioning.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, engineering, or skilled trades leadership within manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and managing contractors, vendors, and technical resources.
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, utilities, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related manufacturing infrastructure.
• Expertise in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, reliability programs, planning, scheduling, and root cause analysis.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and asset improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and demonstrated commitment to safety leadership.
• Lean Manufacturing experience; Six Sigma or Green Belt certification is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing CMMS, ERP systems, and maintenance performance metrics to drive decision-making

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead maintenance and reliability strategy for a critical manufacturing operation.
• High-visibility leadership role with direct influence on plant performance and asset management.
• Exposure to capital projects, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional interaction across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary coverage options.
• Competitive paid time off program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Employee assistance resources and wellness support programs.
• Career development and educational assistance opportunities.
• Long-term career growth within a global manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence and employee success.

Contact Delaney Sandner Quote job ref JN-092026-7112537

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: International

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Delaney Sandner

Job Reference: JN-092026-7112537