Maintenance Manager - St. Johns Area
The Pivot Group
St. Johns, Michigan
Maintenance Manager | St. Johns, MI
Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for maximizing equipment uptime and leading maintenance teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in St. Johns seeking Maintenance Managers to lead and enhance their operations.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the St. Johns region seeking Maintenance Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors.
- Oversee the maintenance budget, spare parts inventory, and procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with production and engineering departments to support manufacturing goals and projects.
Recommended Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing maintenance teams, including scheduling, performance, and safety.
- Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and experience implementing preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
- Strong technical understanding of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Bonus Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Advanced experience with specific PLC programming or industrial automation systems
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Practitioner certification
Job Titles That Should Apply
Facilities Maintenance Manager, Plant Maintenance Manager, Building Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Reliability Manager, Asset Maintenance Manager, Operations Maintenance Manager
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.