Maintenance Director

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Director to lead maintenance and reliability efforts across our manufacturing operations with a primary focus on roll forming production systems. This position is responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies that maximize uptime, improve equipment reliability, enhance safety, and support operational growth across multiple manufacturing processes, including roll forming, stamping, expanded metal production, and paint line operations.

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical and people leader with extensive experience in metal forming operations and a proven track record of building world-class maintenance programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Director will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all maintenance functions, with heavy emphasis on the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of roll forming equipment and supporting systems. This role oversees maintenance teams, capital projects, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and facility infrastructure while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety.

Principal Responsibilities

Roll Forming Equipment Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Lead maintenance and reliability efforts for multiple roll forming lines and associated support equipment.

• Develop maintenance strategies that maximize uptime and throughput of roll forming operations.

• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of roll tooling systems, servo feeds, cutoff presses, straighteners, decoilers, recoilers, and material handling equipment.

• Drive root cause analysis for recurring downtime and equipment failures.

• Partner with production leadership to improve OEE, equipment reliability, and roll forming efficiencies.

• Support new roll forming line installations, commissioning activities, and equipment upgrades.

• Establish predictive maintenance programs utilizing vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and condition monitoring technologies.

Manufacturing Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Direct maintenance activities for:

• Roll Forming Lines
• Stamping Presses
• Expanded Metal Production Equipment
• Coil Processing Equipment
• Automated Material Handling Systems
• Paint Line Operations
• Packaging Systems
• Facility Utilities and Infrastructure
• Ensure timely response to equipment failures while minimizing production disruption.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and critical equipment replacement strategies.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance managers, supervisors, technicians, electricians, and mechanics.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Develop departmental goals aligned with company objectives.

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

• Utilize CMMS software to manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and reporting.

• Establish and monitor maintenance KPIs and performance metrics.

Capital Projects & Budget Management

• Develop and manage annual maintenance budgets.

• Lead capital improvement projects from planning through execution.

• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades to improve reliability and productivity.

• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and contractor performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

• Promote preventive safety measures and risk mitigation programs.

• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

• Lead maintenance-related safety training and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience supporting roll forming operations.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Mechanical systems
• Industrial electrical systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• PLCs and automated controls
• Servo systems and drives
• Conveyor and material handling systems
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and capital projects.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and reliability programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in roll forming, metal fabrication, steel processing, stamping, expanded metal manufacturing, or related industries.

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM certification.

• Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies.

• Knowledge of powder coating or continuous paint line systems.

Key Performance Indicators

The Maintenance Director will be evaluated on:

• Roll Forming Line Uptime

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

• Preventive Maintenance Completion Rate

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

• Maintenance Budget Performance

• Safety Performance Metrics

• Production Downtime Reduction

• Capital Project Execution

• Team Development and Retention

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary

• Performance Bonus Opportunity

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Leadership Role in a Growing Manufacturing Organization

Join Our Team

If you are a driven maintenance leader with a strong background in roll forming manufacturing and a passion for equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our company's success.