Maintenance Manager | Manistee, MI

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

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Manistee seeking Maintenance Managers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Manistee that are seeking skilled Maintenance Managers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all manufacturing equipment.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of all equipment repairs, installations, and facility maintenance activities.
• Manage the maintenance department budget, spare parts inventory, and external service contracts.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations, environmental standards, and company operational policies.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with production management to minimize downtime and optimize equipment uptime for manufacturing operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise with industrial machinery, automation systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Proven experience implementing and optimizing preventative, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order management, scheduling, and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing, mentoring, and developing maintenance teams, including budget oversight and capital project execution.

Bonus Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in CMMS administration and optimization.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience implementing Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Facilities Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Maintenance Manager, Industrial Maintenance Manager, Operations and Maintenance Manager, Building Services Manager, Asset Reliability Manager, Technical Services 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.