ultimateDurham, NC
Maintenance & Reliability Senior Manager
$135,000 - $185,000 per year
Apply (opens in a new tab)Maintenance & Reliability Senior Manager
Maintenance & Reliability Senior Manager
ultimateDurham, NC
today
$135,000 - $185,000 per year
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersIndustrial Production ManagersIndustrial Machinery Mechanics
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and MaintenanceAll Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingFabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Job Description Are you a maintenance and reliability leader who thrives on building systems, teams, and programs from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to shape the maintenance strategy, CMMS infrastructure, reliability roadmap, and storeroom operations for a growing advanced manufacturing operation. If you've successfully transformed maintenance organizations, implemented CMMS/EAM systems, improved asset reliability, and built high-performing teams, we want to hear from you. Why You'll Love This Role Competitive salary: $135K - $185KLead a greenfield/low-maturity maintenance transformation Own maintenance strategy, reliability engineering, and asset management Drive CMMS/EAM implementation and digital maintenance systems Build and mentor maintenance, reliability, and specialty trades teams Partner directly with operations, engineering, EHS, and leadership Make a visible impact on uptime, safety, and production performance What You'll DoBuild the Maintenance Program Design and implement the site's maintenance management system Create work management processes from notification through closeout Develop asset-based maintenance strategies using equipment criticality Establish KPIs including PM compliance, equipment uptime, backlog health, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost performance Lead Mechanical Integrity programs for regulated equipment and ensure audit readiness Lead CMMS & Asset Management Own CMMS/EAM selection, configuration, deployment, and adoption Build asset hierarchies, equipment master data, PM libraries, and job plans Configure work order workflows, planning, scheduling, mobile maintenance execution, and reporting Integrate maintenance systems with ERP, production, and plant data platforms Drive training, testing, go-live support, and continuous improvement Develop Reliability Excellence Establish reliability-centered maintenance practices Lead FMEA, root cause analysis, asset strategy reviews, and defect elimination efforts Implement predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, and motor testing Improve asset availability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance Optimize Spare Parts & Storeroom Operations Develop critical spare parts strategies and inventory controls Create efficient storeroom processes and inventory management systems Improve inventory accuracy, stock availability, and MRO performance Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes Build and Lead High-Performing Teams Develop maintenance technicians, planners, reliability engineers, and specialty trades Implement skills development, certification, and training programs Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Drive Safety & Operational Excellence Own maintenance safety performance across all maintenance activities Manage maintenance budgets, contractors, and outage planning Partner with operations to maximize equipment reliability and OEELead turnaround and shutdown planning activities
What We're Looking For:
RequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical leadership experience 10+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability experience 5+ years leading maintenance teams in a 24/7 manufacturing or process environment
Experience implementing or configuring CMMS/EAM systems such as:
- SAP PM/MMOracle EAMMaximoInfor EAMSimilar platforms
- Proven success improving or building maintenance programs from the ground upExperience managing maintenance budgets, safety programs, and reliability initiatives
- Must be authorized to access U.S. export-controlled facilities and information
- PreferredGreenfield startup or facility expansion experienceCMMS implementation ownership from design through adoptionPSM/Mechanical Integrity experienceCMRP, CRL, Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma certifications
- Experience with manufacturing equipment, utilities, thermal systems, CNC equipment, material handling, wastewater systems, or similar industrial assetsMBA or advanced degree
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Reference: JN -102026-433811
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Manager
Salary
$135,000 - $185,000 per year
Location
Durham, NC
Occupation
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Industry
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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