Maintenance Manager | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for maximizing equipment uptime and leading maintenance teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Kalamazoo seeking skilled Maintenance Managers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Kalamazoo 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

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
• Ensure optimal uptime and reliability of all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Oversee the procurement and management of spare parts inventory.
• Implement and enforce all safety protocols and compliance standards for maintenance operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including PLCs.
• Proven experience implementing and managing CMMS, preventive (PM), and predictive (PdM) maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a skilled maintenance team and manage departmental budgets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance in industrial settings.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., TPM, RCM).
• Experience with advanced automation systems, including PLC programming and robotics.
• PMP certification or demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital improvement projects.
• HVAC/R certification or extensive experience managing facility environmental control systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, Reliability Manager, Asset Manager, Plant Maintenance Manager, Technical Services Manager, Building Services Manager, Maintenance Director, Head of Maintenance, Senior 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.