Manufacturing Maintenance Manager Jobs in Athens, GA

About the Company

A well-established manufacturing company specializing in the production of polypropylene synthetic fiber products for a variety of industrial applications. The organization is committed to quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions to its customers. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability, the company strives to minimize waste, conserve resources, and maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Maintenance Manager role based in Pendergrass, GA.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee daily maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance, leading and mentoring maintenance technicians, and coordinating with production and quality teams to support safe and efficient operations.

The role will also involve managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships, as well as ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Manager will continuously identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, processes, and energy efficiency while implementing maintenance best practices to support sustainable, high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems troubleshooting, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and basic data analysis to track performance, schedule work, and optimize maintenance activities.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA standards, and environmental compliance, with a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, including supervising technicians, delegating tasks, and supporting training and skill development.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with production, quality, engineering, and external service providers.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, manage budgets, and maintain spare parts and tooling inventories.

• Experience in plastics, fibers, geotextiles, or similar continuous-process manufacturing environments is beneficial.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Willingness to work on-site, respond to urgent maintenance needs, and support occasional off-shift or weekend coverage as required.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.