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Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager for our plant in Nashville. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive maintenance program that ensures all production equipment and facility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently to support continuous manufacturing operations. You will have the opportunity to build and expand your maintenance team as the plant scales up.

Responsibilities

+ Team Leadership: Hire, train, and supervise maintenance, utilities, and controls technicians, providing guidance and performance evaluations to ensure a safe and high-quality work environment.

+ Operations Management: Oversee and constantly develop all maintenance procedures, including scheduling preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies, and ensuring machinery is in good working order. Make recommendations to repair, refurbish or replace production equipment within budget.

+ Budget Management: Develop, suggest, and manage maintenance/tooling budgets, controlling costs, and forecasting expenses to achieve departmental efficiencies. Develop Capital Plans for facility projects and support equipment.

+ Strategic Planning: Create and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to prevent equipment, tool & die failures, extend asset lifespan, and reduce costs.

+ Technical Oversight: Monitor and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, and interpret blueprints and schematics to resolve problems.

+ Vendor & Contractor Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors for maintenance, repair services, and housekeeping staff. Support the coordination and management of third-party contractors where needed to support site projects and capital investment.

+ Compliance & Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain detailed records of inspections and maintenance tasks. Be a LOTOTO culture ambassador.

+ Inventory Management: Monitor equipment, parts, and supply inventory, and manage procurement through the company's Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).

+ Process Improvement: Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery within the entire facility, utilizing TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Essential Skills

+ 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

+ 2+ years of maintenance manager experience.

+ TPM Implementation Experience (Total Productive Maintenance).

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, CMMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and organizational skills.

+ Experience in PLC troubleshooting, machine assembly, and maintenance repair.

+ Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline or a combination of education and experience.

+ Experience managing projects in a plant setting.

+ Experienced in demo and installation of manufacturing equipment.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic start-up plant with room for growth and the chance to be one of the first six people hired. You will have the opportunity to build and lead your own team in a leadership role, with competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact from the ground up.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment at a new start-up plant. You will be responsible for getting equipment in place, setting up operations, and building the entire maintenance team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Health

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.