Job Description
Maintenance Manager
Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ashtabula, OH
Reporting To: Keith Taylor
ASC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance functions related to facility infrastructure, utilities, production equipment, tooling support systems, and capital assets to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages maintenance personnel and contractors, supports production objectives by minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Maintenance Manager provides technical support to manufacturing operations, leads capital improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Finance to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all maintenance activities for facility infrastructure, utilities, production equipment, and support systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and operational performance.
- Manage maintenance work order priorities, planned maintenance schedules, emergency repairs, and maintenance documentation.
- Coordinate equipment installations, modifications, relocations, startups, and facility improvement projects.
- Lead capital improvement projects, including project planning, budgeting, cost justification, vendor selection, contractor management, and project execution.
- Manage maintenance inventories, critical spare parts, and supplier relationships to support operational requirements.
- Supervise, develop, and coach maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, cost reduction efforts, process improvements, and equipment reliability programs.
- Promote and enforce compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including Lockout/Tagout and other applicable safety standards.
- Monitor maintenance performance metrics and develop action plans to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Leadership teams to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or degree preferred.
- 3+ years of maintenance leadership experience; 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and drawings.
- Proficiency with CMMS, CAD software, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and vendor/contractor relationships.
- Strong leadership, team development, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies outside normal working hours when necessary.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Job Benefits
- Health & Dental
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
- STD & LTD
- Variety of Additional Supplemental Insurances
- Company Paid Holidays, Vacation & PTO
