Maintenance and Parts Manager

Weinbrenner Shoe Company is looking for a well qualified Maintenance Department Manager to join our growing team. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the Maintenance and Parts departments at the Merrill and Marshfield locations, including personnel, systems, processes, procedures, as well as other administrative functions, and working closely with the Operations leadership groups.QualificationsCandidates must have at least 5 years proven experience as a maintenance manager or other managerial/lead role. Experience in planning maintenance operations and an outstanding ability to organize, lead, and communicate is required. A valid Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) is a plus. Must have a valid drivers license and a good driving record. Education and/or ExperienceRequires education generally equivalent to a bachelor''s degree in business or engineering and/or 10 years manufacturing experience. Supervisor experience is required. Must also have a working knowledge of business systems.Job Expectations include: Develop, establish, and implement long-range and short-term strategies and operating procedures to achieve established maintenance department goals and objectives.Hire and develop a highly skilled maintenance team to support company operations and expansion initiatives.Plan, organize, and schedule the work of department personnel.Review maintenance projects and make recommendations to improve design, reduce cost, or increase production efficiency.Manage maintenance project timelines and costs.Test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for improvements.Develop a network of vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for the procurement of machinery, equipment, and services.Manage a process to track, complete and provide the organization with status updates on maintenance task requests.Apply Lean principles in own work performance and drive Lean applications in company operations.Develop written standard operating procedures and work instructions for key processes.Champions Continuous Improvement in Maintenance organization using LEAN & Six Sigma Methodologies.Responsibility for maintenance, building, and grounds cost center budgets and spend.Assists/leads in capital expenditure requests and executes small capital projects.Working with the Operations leadership group to understand the long-range capital plans and ensuring the PM programs are established for all new equipment.Represent maintenance on cross-functional project teams. Ensuring proper service coverage for each piece of equipment and unplanned down. time is not a result of an inadequate PM program.Evaluating and improving the processes and procedures that drive the preventive maintenance program.Mentoring, coaching, and leading a group of Maintenance Technicians across 3 plants.Predicting when capital equipment needs major refurbishment or replacement and ensuring the long-range capital plans include the cost.Takes a leadership role in employee and workplace safety.Review and maintain maintenance logs, activity reports, work orders and other reports.Prepare bid proposal specifications.Manage/oversee parts department.Develop a purchasing plan, manage, and monitor expenses to control budgets.Manage parts inventory.Develop a system to keep the department well laid out and functional.Monitor requests and determine needs and priorities.Review current processes, including:Developing and streamlining a parts request process.Develop and streamline a process to communicate needs.Benefits: Work/life balance; advancement opportunities; Health insurance with an HSA company match; dental and vision insurance; company paid short-and-long-term disability insurance; 401K, ESOP vesting; vacation and sick hours, along with a number of other benefits.Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it''s equally important that you know that Weinbrenner Shoe Company, the manufacturer of the Thorogood brand, has a positive impact on the development of leaders, and will support and guide you.If you have a positive attitude and the required qualifications, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference, and want to be part of a growing company, apply today or send your resume to Sara Nikolay, Human Resources Manager at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] What began 130 years ago out of a Milwaukee, WI storefront has evolved into the Weinbrenner Shoe Company, an industry leader in the manufacturing of the Thorogood industrial, work, and outdoor shoe footwear brand. Weinbrenner Shoe Company is a place where you can collaborate with others to thrive and build a rewarding career. Weinbrenner is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2025-11-15