Process/Chemical Engineer

Maintenance Manager – Manufacturing

45 minutes from Tuscaloosa, AL
Salary of $140-160K DOE, 15% annual bonus, top-notch relocation, great team environment

We’re working with a well-established Fortune 500 manufacturer to find a strong Maintenance Manager for their plant about 50 minutes from Tuscaloosa, AL. This is a full-time leadership role with great support, good people, and the chance to make a real impact.

Why you might be interested

• Full relocation, very competitive salary, annual bonus
• Well-run site with about 150 people and a collaborative team culture
• Strong maintenance team in place—3 supervisors, planner, admin, and 50+ hourly
• Healthy monthly budget for both labor and maintenance/repair: ~$900K
• Plenty of variety: from daily reliability and planning to capital projects under $300K

General Duties:

• Lead all maintenance and reliability activities, with a big focus on safety
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance efforts (PM's)
• Work closely with operations to improve uptime and reduce waste
• Coach and develop your team—this group values mentorship and teamwork
• Help lead site-level capital projects, coordinating with regional engineering
• Use the CMMS to manage reliability work and track improvements
• Keep an eye on budgets, purchasing, and performance metrics

Requirements:

• Minimum of a HS Diploma, Bachelor's preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in a high-speed industrial manufacturing setting.
• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems as they pertain to plant maintenance/repair.
• Strong communicator who can build trust and accountability
• Experienced with capital projects and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable with a 24/7 plant environment (weekend/holiday support as needed)

Desired:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Wood products experience is a plus

The plant culture is team-first—"We Win Together" is more than just a phrase here. This is a stable, people-focused place where you can lead and grow!