AWS/CES is hiring for a Maintenance Manager
Location: Pulaski, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Salary: $110,000/year
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume manufacturing and foundry environment in Pulaski, Tennessee.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in foundry maintenance, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of maintenance technicians
- Oversee both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including scheduling and prioritization
- Conduct regular equipment inspections and identify opportunities to prevent mechanical failures
- Manage and improve the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program
- Partner with Engineering and Production teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize production downtime
- Manage maintenance and capital budgets while controlling costs
- Monitor maintenance tools, equipment, inventory, and spare parts
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and PM work
- Respond to emergency maintenance situations and develop effective solutions to minimize production disruptions
- Coordinate external contractors and specialized service providers, ensuring projects, materials, and services are delivered on time and to expected quality standards
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and cost efficiency
- Train, coach, and develop maintenance personnel to improve technical skills and overall team performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of maintenance management experience
- Proven experience managing foundry maintenance operations
- Foundry experience is required; DISA and/or No-Bake experience is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including casting, heat treatment, and related technologies
- Proven ability to lead and motivate large maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a foundry producing wear-resistant components
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing supply chains, contractors, and vendors in complex manufacturing environments
- Experience managing maintenance and capital improvement projects
Compensation & Benefits
- $110,000 annual salary
- Direct Hire
- Full-time leadership position
- Opportunity to lead and improve a critical maintenance operation
- Career growth within an established manufacturing organization
How to Apply
If you have strong foundry maintenance management experience and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
Please send your resume to:
📧 Brittany@canadianexecutivesearch.com
