Maintenance Manager
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Manager – Tooling & Stamping
Location: Cleveland, Tennessee
Industry: Automotive / Stamping / Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Recruiting Partner: Forge Consulting Group
About the Role
Forge Consulting Group is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading player in the tooling and stamping industry, who has an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Manager at their Cleveland, Tennessee stamping facility.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a hands-on, driven professional with deep technical knowledge and a passion for keeping operations running smoothly. The Maintenance Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance functions to ensure production goals are consistently met.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong mechanical and leadership experience, especially in a fast-paced stamping environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring all employees are properly trained and qualified
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Manage the maintenance function across all equipment and facilities to support uninterrupted production
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Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs
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Monitor and control maintenance budgets; manage expenditures against plans
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Maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders, parts inventory, and equipment history
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Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for all plant assets
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Oversee inventory of parts; work with purchasing to ensure adequate supply levels
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Ensure compliance with all safety standards and support continuous improvement initiatives in health, safety, and environmental performance
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Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality
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Report regularly on maintenance KPIs, progress, and required action plans
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Coordinate internal staff and external contractors to complete maintenance tasks on time and on budget
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Ensure proper onboarding and ongoing training for maintenance personnel
Minimum Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years of technical and mechanical trades experience in high-paced manufacturing
– OR – equivalent background in mechanical/electrical/civil/industrial engineering -
Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), and analytical skills
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Experience supervising multi-trade maintenance teams and managing contractor work
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Proficient in CMMS software, Microsoft Excel, and maintenance planning systems
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Familiar with preventive/predictive maintenance strategies and quality standards
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams and solve technical problems on the fly
Preferred Qualifications
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5–7 years of experience in a stamping facility
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Completion of Transporting Dangerous Goods (TDG) training
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Familiarity with OSHA or other relevant industrial safety regulations
Why This Role Stands Out
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Join a well-established, growth-oriented manufacturer in a leadership capacity
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Influence operations and drive continuous improvement in a key facility
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Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities
Interested? Let’s Connect.
If you're a hands-on maintenance leader with manufacturing and stamping experience, this could be the right next step in your career. I’d be happy to share more about the company and the opportunity.
Please contact Forge Consulting Group with your resume or to set up a confidential chat:
LM@ForgeConsult.com
Forge Consulting is a growth-oriented organization determined to enable our people to realize their potential. Our office culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance with their personal and work life. As a member of a dynamic, energy driven team, each employee is eager to learn, valued for their contributions, and approaches each day excited to grow themselves and the company further.