Maintenance Manager - Plainwell Area

Salary Range: $89,000 - $130,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for maximizing equipment uptime and leading maintenance teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Plainwell, seeking experienced Maintenance Managers to strengthen their teams.

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Plainwell 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.

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
• Oversee all reactive maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.
• Manage the maintenance budget, including spare parts inventory and external services.
• Ensure all maintenance operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Utilize and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs (PM/PdM).
• Strong technical proficiency with industrial automation, electrical systems, mechanical repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics common in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and best practices related to industrial maintenance operations.

• Advanced proficiency with a major Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) like SAP PM, Maximo, or Infor EAM.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience managing capital projects.
• Experience implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) or other advanced asset performance strategies.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation, PLCs, and SCADA systems.

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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.