Category: Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Winterset, Iowa

Work Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $110,000 - $145,000

Salary: $110,000 - $145,000

Work Model: On-Site

Reference #: 46717

Seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead facility and equipment maintenance operations within a complex manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for the reliability of production equipment, utilities, buildings, and grounds, and oversees maintenance personnel, capital projects, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Manager will partner with operations leadership to drive equipment uptime, workplace safety, cost control, and long-term facility performance. 

Work Model:

  • On-Site

What You Will Do:

  • Lead and develop maintenance teams responsible for equipment, facilities, utilities, and grounds maintenance
  • Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and reduce downtime
  • Oversee troubleshooting, repairs, and rebuilding of manufacturing equipment and facility systems
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations
  • Develop and control maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, contractor activities, and project spending
  • Promote and enforce safety programs, including lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and regulatory compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, equipment performance, maintenance efficiency, and cost reduction
  • Ensure employee training, performance management, workforce scheduling, and adherence to company policies and operating procedures

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Associate degree or higher in industrial technology, mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance personnel
  • Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, and capital projects
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, utility, and facility maintenance systems
  • Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred

Benefits Overview:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • HSA, EAP, and telemedicine
  • Disability and life insurance
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Jordan Dougherty at (515) 225-7000 or email jdougherty@thepalmergroup.com.

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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