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About the Opportunity

A leading North American manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance, Reliability & Engineering Manager to oversee maintenance and engineering operations at its facility in the Greater Muskegon/Manistee area. This position is ideal for a hands-on, results-driven leader who excels at developing teams, optimizing plant reliability, and managing complex technical projects. You’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining plant performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance and engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance, reliability, and engineering operations to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable plant performance.
• Lead, coach, and mentor maintenance and engineering teams to promote professional growth and accountability.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to safety programs, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Plan and execute capital and improvement projects, including cost estimation, approval, installation, and commissioning.
• Support production teams with technical expertise to maximize equipment uptime and process efficiency.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot major equipment breakdowns and provide technical guidance for maintenance planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and food safety standards where applicable.
• Collaborate across departments to promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment (required).
• Proven success in managing maintenance, reliability, or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance systems, reliability engineering, and capital project management.
• Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, and CMMS tools is an asset.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a focus on safety, collaboration, and results.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits after probationary period
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

How to Apply:

If you’re a technically skilled leader with a passion for Maintenance, reliability, continuous improvement, and team development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.