Head of Maintenance

Head of Maintenance – York, PALunova Group is recruiting a Head of Maintenance for a large, complex manufacturing facility based in York, Pennsylvania. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity to modernize maintenance practices at a site with deep industrial roots and active capital investment. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.Why Join the Team?This facility includes a unique mix of aging infrastructure and evolving technology. The Head of Maintenance will be a critical force in driving equipment reliability, proactive maintenance, and safety-first culture—playing a key role in the facility’s transformation. The right candidate will join an organization prioritizing safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. It’s a chance to lead change, develop people, and make a lasting impact.About the Role:The Head of Maintenance will oversee the installation, repair, and upkeep of all plant equipment and systems, including mechanical, electrical, and structural assets. Youll lead a department of nearly 60 across multiple maintenance functions and be responsible for driving TPM initiatives, creating a true preventive maintenance program, and supporting an overall shift in safety behavior. This is not a reactive maintenance role—its a strategic leadership position for a thoughtful, hands-on change agent.What Youll Do:Lead and mentor a large, diverse maintenance team including supervisors, reliability engineers, and skilled trades.Champion safety-first thinking and practices across all maintenance activities.Design and implement a proactive, detailed preventive maintenance program beyond “check-the-box” standards.Assess and modernize aging infrastructure, equipment, and OEM systems; develop an obsolescence plan.Manage and prioritize maintenance budgets, capital needs, and contractor activities.Oversee maintenance efforts across all production units and multiple plant zones.Serve as a key partner in the plant’s EHS transformation, helping embed safety as a behavior, not just a process.Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams to achieve plant goals.Drive Lean, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement practices throughout maintenance teams.Lead reliability-based initiatives including root cause analysis (RCA), failure modes (FMEA), and autonomous maintenance.What We’re Looking For:10+ years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial setting.5+ years in a leadership role managing large teams.Strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, with demonstrated success improving equipment reliability.Experience with TPM, preventive maintenance program design, RCA, FMEA, and Lean methodologies.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management is preferred but not required—extensive maintenance leadership experience will be considered in lieu.Prior success working in older, brownfield manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.Proven ability to lead through influence, coach teams, and develop talent in a changing environment.Must be safety-led, hands-on, and passionate about culture change.

Created: 2025-07-04