Maintenance Manager - Rockford Area

Maintenance Manager | Rockford, MI

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

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for maximizing equipment uptime and leading maintenance teams? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Rockford seeking Maintenance Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Rockford seeking Maintenance Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Oversee all repair and maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of breakdowns and efficient resource allocation.
• Manage the maintenance budget, optimizing expenditures for parts, labor, and external services.
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Drive initiatives to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall asset performance.
• Coordinate with production management to schedule maintenance activities and support manufacturing goals.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in developing and mentoring maintenance technicians.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and optimize preventive/predictive maintenance strategies (e.g., TPM, RCM) and utilize CMMS.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment installation and upgrade projects.
• Proficiency with advanced diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, or oil analysis.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, Plant Maintenance Manager, Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, Reliability Manager, Asset Maintenance Manager, Building Maintenance Manager, Property Maintenance Manager, Operations 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.