Maintenance Manager

Stoughton Trailers is a well‑established, industry‑leading trailer manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a long‑standing reputation for quality, safety, and craftsmanship. From initial build to final assembly, our products are designed and built by skilled teams who take pride in their work and the impact it has on customers nationwide.

What You’ll Do -

Maintenance Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members across multiple shifts

• Conduct daily check-ins to assess workload, prioritize tasks, and reassign resources based on business needs
• Build a high-performing team through training, mentoring, and accountability

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with plant managers daily to resolve production issues and identify improvement opportunities
• Communicate effectively with operations to ensure alignment on priorities and downtime mitigation

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate external services and ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution

Project & Maintenance Coordination:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance and construction-related projects
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget

Purchasing & Inventory Management:

• Collaborate with purchasing to source parts, materials, and maintenance equipment
• Support spare parts management to ensure availability and cost control

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Research and implement new technologies and maintenance methods to improve efficiency and reliability
• Drive initiatives aligned with World Class Maintenance principles

Additional Responsibilities:

• Train and develop maintenance personnel, including apprenticeship programs
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Support additional operational needs as assigned

Safety, Quality & Work Standards:

• Perform all responsibilities in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner
• Adhere to all company policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees
• Maintain consistent attendance and availability, including off-hours support as needed

Qualifications:

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience managing maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of:
• Mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs
• Equipment reliability metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR)
• Experience in:
• Maintenance planning systems (PMs, work orders, emergency work)
• Spare parts and inventory management
• Condition-based monitoring (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil sampling)

Leadership & Business Skills:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience managing budgets and controlling maintenance costs
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage all levels of the organization

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Standing: 50–80% | Walking: 15–37% | Sitting: 13–25%
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance/equipment for heavier loads)
• Frequent use of hands, tools, and equipment
• Occasional climbing, bending, and reaching
• Must have vision and hearing ability sufficient to perform job duties safely

Tools & Equipment:

• Includes, but not limited to:
  Computer systems, forklifts, cranes, trucks, hand tools, precision measuring devices, and standard maintenance/shop equipment.

Impact of Role:

This position is critical to:

• Ensuring uptime and reliability of production equipment
• Supporting safe and efficient operations
• Driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices
• Enabling production teams to meet output and quality goals

Additional Information:

• Oversees maintenance operations across multiple shifts
• Must be available for after-hours support and emergency situations
• Occasional travel may be required

This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or requirements.