Maintenance Manager - Ludington Area

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 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 Ludington seeking skilled Maintenance Managers.

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Ludington 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, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Oversee all reactive maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and production interruptions.
• Manage the maintenance department budget, including spare parts inventory and external service procurement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations and company policies during maintenance operations.
• Analyze maintenance performance data and KPIs to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

• Proven experience managing maintenance teams and operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial machinery, electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance budgeting.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and best practices for industrial maintenance.

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated experience with CMMS implementation, optimization, or major upgrades.
• Experience managing capital projects related to facility or equipment upgrades and installations.
• Proficiency with advanced predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).

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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.