Maintenance Manager

Cerro Wire LLC

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Job Summary

Cerrowire is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager to join our team in Hartselle, Alabama!

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Manager will oversee all plant maintenance operations-including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and facilities management-to ensure safe and efficient production across the facility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and a proven track record of driving equipment uptime, reliability, and team development. This role is key to supporting Cerrowire's commitment to operational excellence and creating a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline is required; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is Preferred, or 7+ years documented experience improving machinery and assembly processes, equipment, fixturing and tooling.
• Leadership & Communication: Ability to effectively manage, mentor, and communicate with teams, other departments, and plant leadership. Ability to Develop both Teams and Individuals toward a High-Performance Environment. Ability to develop and implement Maintenance strategies that improve key measures.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and pneumatics systems, with practical experience in maintenance and repair.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. Understanding of root cause corrective measures and root cause analysis tools.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Budget Management: Experience in developing and managing capital and departmental budgets.
• Safety & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of OSHA, Environmental, and other industry-specific safety and health regulations.
• Software: Proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g. word, Excel, email, presentations and spreadsheets
• Lean: Knowledge and understanding of lean principles such as 5S, SMED, TPM, etc

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Responsible for the maintenance of all plant equipment with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance
• Ensures that a formal preventative maintenance program is followed, tracked and modified when new equipment is added to the facility or with recurring problems on equipment
• Responsible for the maintenance of building and grounds
• Plans, develops, sets and meets timelines for projects and regular maintenance issues
• Manages maintenance team members
• Ensures maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated to ensure that work is accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Mentors and develops team members to facilitate growth within the company
• Purchases and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment
• Maintains a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment
• Responsible for new equipment installation while assisting with selection and design
• Maintains fire protection system
• Maintains records of day-to-day maintenance and services undertaken in the facility
• Recommends equipment modifications, repairs or replacement
• Ensures OSHA regulations are met while creating a safe work environment including plant, grounds and equipment
• Manages all hazardous and non hazardous waste collection and disposal.
• Responsible for management of forklift maintenance and repairs
• Responsible for coordinating and correcting issues found during FM Global insurance Inspections
• Keeps lockout/tagout procedures and documentation current on all equipment
• Maintains high housekeeping standards
• Handles cost negotiations on maintenance inventory items, negotiates lead times and delivery terms
• Initiates and carries out projects to improve efficiencies and reduce operating costs
• Collaborates with other departments in establishing priorities
• Conducts employee performance appraisals to determine competency, knowledge and individual contributions of the maintenance technicians
• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department
• Responsible for start up and shut down operations within the facility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Could be asked to provide physical activity including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, lifting (up to 50lbs), and walking
• Must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Frequently communicates with employees and others related to financial/accounting issues at Cerro Wire and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.