Maintenance Manager

At Molin Sioux Falls, we don’t just manufacture precast concrete, we help build the communities where we live, work, and play. As we continue to grow across the Midwest, we are seeking a highly skilled, collaborative Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, coordination, and performance of the plant maintenance department. This position oversees maintenance personnel, equipment reliability, preventative and predictive maintenance programs, repairs, safety compliance, and maintenance-related projects to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

The Maintenance Manager works closely with Production, Safety, Quality, and other departments to prioritize work, minimize equipment downtime, improve reliability, and continuously improve maintenance processes and plant performance.

Why Molin Sioux Falls?

• Salary is $100,000 - $110,000 per year with annual performance-based reviews
• Medical (Co-pay and HDHP with HSA), Dental, and Vision insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans): employee benefit plan that grants employees a stake in the ownership of the company
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans
• $20,000 Life Insurance Policy with enrollment in a current medical plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and hold the maintenance department accountable for safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Develop staffing plans, work schedules, and maintenance priorities based on production requirements and plant needs.
• Plan and coordinate preventative, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for plant equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Establish and monitor maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and extend asset life.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production and other departments to minimize disruption to production.
• Maintain accurate equipment histories, work orders, maintenance schedules, and related documentation.
• Respond to equipment failures and maintenance emergencies, including after-hours support when necessary.
• Identify recurring failures, lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and implement solutions that prevent repeat failures.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes, procedures, equipment reliability, uptime, cost effectiveness, and department efficiency using data and performance metrics.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, establish action plans, track results, and sustain successful changes.
• Assist with the planning, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of new equipment and facility improvements.
• Work with management, vendors, and service providers to obtain parts, technical support, equipment, and other resources.
• Manage maintenance parts, tools, supplies, and inventory to maintain critical availability while controlling inventory levels.
• Assist with development and management of the maintenance budget, including labor, parts, services, equipment, and capital maintenance needs.
• Review maintenance spending and identify opportunities to reduce cost without compromising safety, quality, reliability, or production.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with OSHA requirements, company policies, LOTO, confined space, and applicable procedures.
• Update the Safety Department on changes to LOTO, confined space, and other maintenance safety procedures resulting from process or equipment changes.
• Complete or coordinate the annual plant audit and ensure maintenance-related safety documentation is current and complete.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and authorized to perform maintenance activities and operate applicable equipment.
• Participate in investigations of safety incidents, employee conflicts, equipment incidents, and other workplace events; ensure required documentation is completed.
• Address unsafe conditions, behaviors, or practices and promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of unlawful harassment and discrimination.

Employee Leadership and Development

• Recruit, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership to maintenance personnel.
• Set clear expectations and provide coaching, performance feedback, reviews, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintain appropriate staffing and coverage, including emergency and after-hours maintenance needs.
• Approve scheduled time off and employee timesheets while maintaining department coverage and accurate timekeeping.
• Identify training and development needs and provide employees with time to complete required training and company activities.
• Complete an annual company-approved continuing education course and encourage ongoing professional development.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with Production, Safety, Quality, Human Resources, and other departments regarding priorities, equipment issues, staffing, safety, and operational needs.
• Participate in production and management meetings and provide concise updates on maintenance activities, downtime, reliability, projects, and outstanding issues.
• Clearly communicate maintenance priorities, expectations, and changes to department employees.
• Maintain effective relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, vendors, and service providers.

Performance and Operational Accountability

• Establish and monitor maintenance metrics such as equipment downtime, preventative maintenance completion, emergency repairs, work order completion, maintenance costs, and equipment reliability.
• Use maintenance data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize corrective actions, and measure results.
• Review maintenance schedules and work orders to ensure planned work is completed effectively and on time.
• Ensure employees have the tools, equipment, parts, information, and resources needed to work safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation for equipment repairs, inspections, maintenance activities, and projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional maintenance work environment.
• Support company goals through strong leadership, accountability, safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.