Maintenance Manager

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Spherion is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and inspire the maintenance team at a premier manufacturing facility in the heart of Texas.

Operating across six production lines and over 250,000 square feet of production and warehouse space, this facility produces high-performance engineered materials for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. In this role, you will be the driving force behind operational reliability, equipment longevity, and team safety-ensuring continuous production flow and championing a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development: Direct, mentor, and support maintenance supervisors, hourly technicians, and outside contractors; ensure comprehensive technical and safety onboarding for all incoming team members.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Design, implement, and optimize standardized PM/PdM programs to maximize equipment durability, eliminate root causes of failure, and minimize unplanned downtime.

Production Support & Troubleshooting: Partner closely with operations and quality teams to review machine performance data, identify production defect patterns, and deliver sound mechanical and electrical troubleshooting solutions.

Budget & Inventory Management: Build and manage departmental and parts store budgets; oversee spare-parts procurement, inventory accuracy, and supplier relationships to ensure critical components are always on hand.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Champion plant safety programs, lead risk assessments, enforce regulatory standards, and schedule mandatory equipment inspections and facility certifications.

Facility Oversight: Supervise the upkeep, repairs, and general maintenance of all manufacturing systems, buildings, and plant grounds.

Working hours: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:

Associate degree or technical trade certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in textile, nonwoven, extrusion, or continuous-web manufacturing operations.

Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) and CMMS platforms.

Demonstrated experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and structured technician training curricula.

Education:

Associate

Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Experience: 7?10 years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing facility.

Leadership: 3?5 years of proven supervisory or management experience directing technical teams and contractors.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Technical & Analytical Acumen: Solid foundation in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis, and data-driven downtime reduction.

Core Competencies: Strong priority setting, process management, action orientation, and basic financial/budgeting literacy.

Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with plant leadership, machine operators, and external vendors.

Ready to Lead the Charge? Apply Today! Take the next step in your leadership career with a team that values your technical expertise, integrity, and drive. Connect with Spherion today by submitting your resume online or contacting your local Spherion recruiting office to start the conversation!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development: Direct, mentor, and support maintenance supervisors, hourly technicians, and outside contractors; ensure comprehensive technical and safety onboarding for all incoming team members.Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Design, implement, and optimize standardized PM/PdM programs to maximize equipment durability, eliminate root causes of failure, and minimize unplanned downtime.Production Support & Troubleshooting: Partner closely with operations and quality teams to review machine performance data, identify production defect patterns, and deliver sound mechanical and electrical troubleshooting solutions.Budget & Inventory Management: Build and manage departmental and parts store budgets; oversee spare-parts procurement, inventory accuracy, and supplier relationships to ensure critical components are always on hand.Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Champion plant safety programs, lead risk assessments, enforce regulatory standards, and schedule mandatory equipment inspections and facility certifications.Facility Oversight: Supervise the upkeep, repairs, and general maintenance of all manufacturing systems, buildings, and plant grounds.

experience 4-7 years

skills Associate degree or technical trade certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Experience in textile, nonwoven, extrusion, or continuous-web manufacturing operations.Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) and CMMS platforms.Demonstrated experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and structured technician training curricula.

qualifications

Experience: 7?10 years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing facility.Leadership: 3?5 years of proven supervisory or management experience directing technical teams and contractors.Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Technical & Analytical Acumen: Solid foundation in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis, and data-driven downtime reduction.Core Competencies: Strong priority setting, process management, action orientation, and basic financial/budgeting literacy.Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with plant leadership, machine operators, and external vendors.

education Associate