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Maintenance Manager

ZSG

Louisville, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asset Management, AutoCAD, Automation Engineering, Budget Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Metrics, Microsoft Office, OSHA, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Software Design, Team Building, Time Management, Total Productive Maintenance
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement efforts for galvanizing line operations in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role is responsiblefor ensuring safe operations, maximizing equipment uptime, controlling maintenance costs, and developing a high-performing maintenance team.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and a hands-on approach to maintenance strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance
  • Lead and promote a strong safety culture focused on OSHA compliance and housekeeping excellence.
  • Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
Maintenance & Reliability
  • Manage all maintenance activities for galvanizing line equipment.
  • Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Drive equipment reliability through root cause failure analysis and corrective actions.
  • Oversee spare parts inventory, equipment reliability metrics, and CMMS utilization.
  • Lead maintenance training and skills development programs.
  • Support and manage capital projects (CAPEX) in collaboration with Engineering.
Quality & Operations Support
  • Ensure maintenance practices support compliance with ASTM and internal quality standards.
  • Partner with Engineering and Production to resolve equipment and process issues.
  • Support production uptime, throughput, and product quality objectives.
Cost & Resource Management
  • Manage maintenance budgets, consumables, and departmental spending.
  • Identify and implement cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
  • Track and improve maintenance cost per ton, downtime, and waste metrics.
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
  • Conduct performance reviews and ongoing skills assessments.
  • Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive reliability, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Eliminate recurring equipment failures through structured problem-solving.
  • Improve maintenance effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, reliability, and asset management.
  • Experience using CMMS systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering.
  • Prior hands-on mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.
  • Lean manufacturing, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance experience.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Safety incident rate
  • Equipment uptime and downtime reduction
  • Quality compliance (ASTM standards)
  • Maintenance cost per ton and waste reduction
  • Team engagement, training, and retention
Why Join Us
  • Leadership role with direct impact on plant performance
  • Stable, long-term opportunity in heavy industrial manufacturing
  • Ability to shape maintenance strategy and team development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

About the Company

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ZSG

WHERE TALENT MEETS OPPORTUNITY.

We’re Zambito Search Group (ZSG), a leading  search firm specializing in professional level, middle management, and executive search.  ZSG was founded in 2002 by John Zambito, a nationally recognized recruiting expert. The firm identifies and places top performing individuals in the steel/manufacturing, construction/engineering, and banking/accounting/finance industries throughout the country.

Unlike other search firms that work off job postings, databases and replies to recruiting letters, we actively contact qualified individuals, not just the ones looking to make a change. We advise both clients and candidates on their status throughout the entire process, from interview to hire. The goal of our hands-on approach is a transparent and smooth process that leads to long-term satisfaction for both companies and candidates.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://zsgtalent.com/

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