Maintenance Manager - Whitehall Area

Maintenance Manager | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $87,000 - $128,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for maximizing equipment uptime and leading maintenance teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Whitehall, seeking experienced Maintenance Managers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Whitehall that are seeking Maintenance Managers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
• Manage the maintenance budget, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee the troubleshooting and repair of complex manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to support new equipment installations and process optimization.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience managing maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and PLCs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing maintenance teams.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience implementing and optimizing predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging)
• Advanced proficiency with enterprise-level CMMS administration (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Maintenance Manager, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Plant Maintenance Manager, Industrial Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Maintenance, Head of Maintenance, Operations and Maintenance Manager, Asset Maintenance Manager, Reliability Maintenance Manager, Building Maintenance Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.