Director of Maintenance and Plant Engineering

Now hiring for a Director of Maintenance and Plant Engineering

Location: Manchester, TN

Salary: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; additional hours as operational needs require

Wrenches, Wins, and a Solid Paycheck. Maintenance Tech Job.

Lead engineering and maintenance strategy at the plant level in a high-impact manufacturing leadership role. As the Director, Plant Engineering & Maintenance, you'll oversee engineering, maintenance, facilities, utilities, equipment reliability, and capital projects while driving safety, uptime, operational excellence, and long-term plant performance.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Maintenance Technician career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Lead plant engineering, maintenance, facilities, utilities, reliability, and technical support teams.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies to improve equipment availability and plant uptime.
• Track KPIs including downtime, PM compliance, equipment effectiveness, maintenance costs, and repair performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Direct capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, equipment installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Support automation, controls, robotics, tooling, utilities, and facility initiatives.
• Partner with production teams on capacity planning, product launches, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, energy efficiency, process standardization, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead workforce planning, technical development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field required; equivalent education and relevant leadership experience may be considered.
• 8-10 years of progressive engineering, maintenance, reliability, facilities, or capital project leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineers, maintenance professionals, managers, or skilled trades teams.
• Proven capital project management experience from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive/predictive maintenance, automation, CMMS, and root cause analysis.
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related technical environment is preferred.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance programs and responding to equipment breakdowns is beneficial.
• Knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or fabrication is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Director of Maintenance and Plant Engineering.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in a variety of industrial environments throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift equipment, tools, and replacement parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery while following established safety procedures.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, perform repairs, and inspect equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Workplace committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

"Staffmark was great at getting me placed. Everyone I worked with was professional and friendly. I started on a temporary assignment, and after six months, I was hired on full-time by the company." Staffmark, Maintenance Technician

Apply now and let's get you to work!

About Us

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