Maintenance Manager

Company: MRINetwork Jobs
Location: Ashland
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Manager – Manufacturer (Near Ashland, OH) Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 Shift: Primarily 1st Shift | Minimal Weekends A growing, privately held manufacturer outside Ashland, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a team of four experienced Maintenance Technicians. This is a confidential replacement search for a leader who can bring structure, organization, and strong problem-solving ability to an established maintenance department. You’ll oversee daily maintenance activities, strengthen preventive maintenance and CMMS use, and drive improvements across custom-built and automated production equipment. The ideal candidate is a working manager with solid technical aptitude, leadership experience, and a drive to build better systems—not just keep machines running. What You’ll Do Lead, coach, and schedule a small but skilled maintenance team Improve PM processes, CMMS utilization, and overall equipment reliability Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems Drive root cause investigations and implement long-term fixes Support custom equipment build, modification, and continuous improvement efforts What You Bring Industrial maintenance experience (multi-skilled) Leadership or team lead experience in a plant environment Strong troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills Ability to balance hands-on work with planning and system-building Why This Role Visible, impactful leadership role Low weekend load; mostly 1st shift Small, stable team and no union environment Chance to elevate a department ready for stronger structure

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