Maintenance Manager

Do you have a passion for directing and running day-to-day maintenance operations? We’re hiring a Maintenance Manager for our company’s manufacturing plant in Durant, MS. If you possess:

• Proven work experience as a Maintenance Manager
• BS in Engineering or related technical field, or Technical Degree from accredited vocational college.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience and proven maintenance technical and troubleshooting skills.

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2023 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee all installation, repair, and upkeep operations of the facilities. This role will manage a team of maintenance technicians in carrying out inspections and repairs, providing preventive maintenance and ensuring systems are functioning safely and efficiently.

What you will do:

• Responsible to follow Management of Change (MOC) process for all maintenance-initiated change requests.
• Maintains inventory of critical spare parts to ensure repairs can be made in an acceptable time frame.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Sets targets and key performance indicators and ensure adequate management reporting of the performance of the maintenance group.
• Drives the maintenance and reliability initiative focused on Preventive and Predictive Maintenance.
• Coordinates maintenance projects, break down maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance activities through the work order system.
• Monitors maintenance team performance, analyzing data to identify trends, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the plant.
• Ensures availability for after hours and weekend maintenance issues.

Additional Qualifications Include:

• 2-year technical degree from accredited vocational college required, BS in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in an industrial environment, required.
• Advanced certification in Maintenance Management or Operations, preferred.
• Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, preferred.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) Certification, preferred.

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Appreciation & Recognition
• Advancement Opportunities
• Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Industry Leading Healthcare
• Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Away
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Parental Leave

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’