Maintenance Manager (Manufacturing)

Chicago, IL 60608

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Production Management Job Number: 44059881 Compensation: $110000-130000 / year

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Manager - Bilingual (English and Spanish) 
Location: Chicago, IL 
Shift & Hours: 1st shift -  5am to 3/4 PM 
Pay Rate:: $120k - $130k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K  
 
  • Must be bilingual Spanish and English to be considered 
Summary:
The Maintenance Manager leads all aspects of maintenance operations, ensuring reliable equipment performance, efficient preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement. This role provides leadership and training for supervisors and technicians while driving safety, quality, and productivity across the facility.

Responsibilities
  • Direct daily maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, repairs, projects, and work order management.
  • Develop and optimize preventive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Oversee work order systems, assign resources, verify completion, and coordinate contractors and vendors for major projects.
  • Promote a safe and compliant workplace through audits, inspections, and employee training.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support production goals.
  • Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance documentation, and reporting.
  • Provide coaching, onboarding, and technical training for maintenance personnel.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in a maintenance management role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong background in preventive maintenance systems; Lean or Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English (required).
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alicia Alexander

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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