Maintenance Manager in Independence

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Manager to lead the operational and fiscal activities of our Kansas City Maintenance Department. This role plays a critical part in maintaining facility and equipment efficiency while fostering a high-performance team environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing maintenance—experience with press brakes, punch presses, roll forming, or laser equipment, or prior work in metal manufacturing is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Maintenance Department, including budgeting, staffing, and goal setting.
• Develop and implement systems and procedures to improve departmental performance and reduce costs.
• Manage preventive and total productive maintenance (PM/TPM) programs aligned with OSHA standards.
• Oversee facility projects and repairs, coordinating with Engineering and maintenance management systems.
• Hire, train, and mentor maintenance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
• Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager to ensure efficient delivery of maintenance services.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; higher education or technical certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Maintenance Management Systems and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on knowledge of metal manufacturing processes and equipment such as press brakes, punch presses, roll forming machines, and laser cutters.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.