Maintenance Manager

Company: Knowhirematch
Location: Lewistown
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance & Reliability Manager Large-Scale Manufacturing | Expansion Environment Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead all maintenance and reliability activities at a large manufacturing facility undergoing significant expansion. This role owns plant-wide asset reliability, preventative maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement of machine performance while also supporting new equipment installation and process development. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building a high-performing maintenance organization, improving uptime, and ensuring equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all maintenance and reliability operations for a large manufacturing plant Manage and develop a maintenance organization of 50 team members , including 7 direct reports Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs Drive equipment reliability initiatives to improve uptime, throughput, and asset performance Support plant expansion activities, including new equipment installation, commissioning, and process development Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts and reliability improvements for chronic equipment issues Manage and optimize spare parts inventory , ensuring availability while controlling cost Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to align maintenance strategy with production goals Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance leaders and technicians, building strong bench strength Establish KPIs and maintenance metrics to track performance and drive accountability Ensure maintenance practices meet safety, quality, and operational standards Requirements Qualifications Associate’s degree or higher required (Bachelor’s degree preferred) Strong preference for experience in consumer products or high-speed manufacturing environments Paper manufacturing experience preferred but not required Proven background in industrial maintenance and reliability leadership (not facilities management) Demonstrated success building, improving, and sustaining PM programs Hands-on experience with: Equipment reliability and uptime improvement Maintenance planning and scheduling Spare parts and MRO inventory management Project management in manufacturing environments Strong people leader with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams Ideal Candidate Profile A visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategy with day-to-day execution Comfortable leading large teams in fast-paced manufacturing settings Experienced in driving maintenance transformation, not just maintaining the status quo Strong communicator who can influence across maintenance, operations, and engineering Benefits Why This Opportunity Stands Out Lead maintenance and reliability for a major manufacturing operation in growth mode Direct impact on plant performance, uptime, and long-term asset strategy Opportunity to shape PM programs, reliability systems, and team development High-visibility role with strong influence across the organization

Keywords: Knowhirematch, Penn Hills , Maintenance Manager, Engineering , Lewistown, Pennsylvania