Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager | 1st shift | $100-145k/year Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Manager leads all maintenance, facilities, and equipment reliability activities for a manufacturing facility in Ponca City, OK. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, reducing unplanned downtime, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and driving robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance personnel, manages capital projects and maintenance budgets, and collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and supervise maintenance technicians, electricians, and skilled trades teams to ensure high performance, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and extend asset life.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by identifying chronic issues, implementing corrective actions, and standardizing best practices.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to quickly resolve equipment failures and minimize downtime.
• Oversee maintenance activities across all facility areas, including production equipment, utilities, and building systems, to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Manage maintenance budgets, control repair and spare parts costs, and support capital planning for equipment upgrades and replacements.
• Lead and support capital projects related to equipment installation, upgrades, and reliability improvements, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to coordinate maintenance work, support production goals, and uphold safety and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance function, including reliability improvements, root cause analysis, and implementation of standard work.
• Support or lead plant turnaround, transformation, and improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with all safety policies and procedures, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance team.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history to support data-driven decision making and reliability analysis.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading maintenance technicians, electricians, and skilled trades teams.
• Strong background in maintenance management within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, electrical systems, troubleshooting, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance and drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Experience supervising day-to-day maintenance operations, including planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance budgets and support capital project planning and execution.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Ponca City, OK. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $145000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.401k, pto, health, dental, vision Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Ponca City, OK. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ponca City,OK.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.