Portage, WI

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Manufacturing Job Number: 33050 Full-time/Part-time: Full Time

Job Description

Salary: $130K-$155K

Is this your perfect fit?

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader with experience driving equipment reliability in a manufacturing environment?
Our client is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve asset performance, and develop a high-performing team at their Portage, WI facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys being on the production floor, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and making a direct impact on plant performance and customer satisfaction!

What your future day will look like:

Lead all maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime and support production goals.
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS tools and reliability best practices.
Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while driving accountability and performance improvement.
Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen activities and asset optimization projects.
Partner with engineering, production, and business teams to support plant growth and new product initiatives.
Develop maintenance strategies for existing and newly installed equipment.
Coordinate contractors, project activities, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and operational procedures.
Maintain plant drawings, equipment records, P&IDs, and maintenance documentation.
Monitor spare parts inventory, evaluate equipment reliability, and implement long-term improvement plans.
Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor to identify safety concerns, mentor employees, and address operational challenges.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
PTO
401K

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within a chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar process manufacturing environment.
Proven success leading maintenance teams and developing maintenance strategies that improve reliability and uptime.
Experience with preventive maintenance planning, reliability programs, and asset management systems (CMMS).
Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Ability to prioritize resources, manage multiple projects, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of process equipment, industrial systems, and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience conducting equipment reliability analysis and implementing long-term improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting, data historian systems, CAD software, and cGMP environments will be a huge plus!
Excellent communication skills

We know you are more than a resume and understand your next career move needs to be the right fit! If this is your first time considering Godshall as your trusted partner, welcome! Once you have applied, we will review your experience and skills. You will then hear back quickly with the next steps. If you have already spoken with Godshall, please reach out to your recruiter. We will happily update your file and make sure we are considering you for all roles your experience and skills are a perfect fit for. Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.

Meet Your Recruiter

Chad Hardin
Recruiter

Chad Hardin has been with Godshall for 11 years. He and his team focus on engineering/manufacturing recruiting for companies located primarily here in the Upstate. With over 12 years of recruiting experience, Chad began his recruiting career in the construction industry recruiting skilled trades professionals for commercial/industrial projects throughout the Southeast. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and sits on several educational advisory boards with technical schools in our area. He is a proud father of two boys (Hamilton & Miles) and husband to his wife, Lindsay, who is a teacher with Greenville County Schools. His hobbies include boating, fishing, and traveling to the beach.

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Discover exciting job opportunities in the vibrant Portage, Wisconsin area! Nestled between the scenic Wisconsin and Fox Rivers, Portage offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big city amenities. From the historic Indian Agency House to the renowned Trout Museum of Art, this region boasts a rich cultural heritage. Indulge in the delectable Wisconsin cheese curds and catch a performance at the Portage Center for the Arts. With access to outdoor adventures at the nearby Devil's Lake State Park and stunning views along the Wisconsin River, Portage is the ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life. Explore our job listings now!