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Manufacturing Maintenance Manager Jobs in Decatur, IL

Operator I

Decatur, IL · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager and in response to machine ... Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food ...

Schedule for predictive and preventative maintenance repairsComplete data entry and management of ... Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other ...

Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and ... Daily management to maintain 2-4 week complete 'ready' back log that is in alignment with ...

Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and ... Daily management to maintain 2-4 week complete 'ready' back log that is in alignment with ...

Plant Finance Manager

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

This position provides onsite financial leadership to the Lincoln, IL manufacturing location ... Monitor and manage operational costs to achieve efficiency and cost reduction, while maintaining ...

Purchasing Agent

Decatur, IL · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Supply Base Management and Performance Establish and maintain assigned supply base that operates in ... manufacturing, and quality systems for each supplier Supplier development based on APQP and PPAP ...

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How much do manufacturing maintenance manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for manufacturing maintenance manager in Decatur, IL is $94,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,700.00 and $116,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Manufacturing Maintenance Managers, and how can they be addressed?

Manufacturing Maintenance Managers often face challenges such as minimizing equipment downtime, managing a diverse team of technicians, and balancing preventative maintenance with urgent repairs. To address these challenges, it’s important to implement a robust preventive maintenance program, foster clear communication within the team, and prioritize tasks based on production schedules. Leveraging maintenance management software and continuous training for staff can also help streamline processes and improve overall equipment reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager, you need a solid background in mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and often a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), lean manufacturing tools, and relevant certifications such as CMRP are typically important. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with other departments. These skills ensure efficient equipment operation, minimal downtime, and overall productivity in a manufacturing environment.

What does a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager do?

A Manufacturing Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment in a manufacturing facility. They are responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance schedules, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring that all equipment operates efficiently and safely. Their role also involves troubleshooting technical issues, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with industry safety standards. By minimizing downtime and optimizing equipment performance, they help maintain productivity and reduce operational costs.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Maintenance Manager vs Maintenance Supervisor?

AspectManufacturing Maintenance ManagerMaintenance Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees maintenance operations, plans preventive maintenance, manages teams, and ensures equipment reliabilitySupervises maintenance staff, schedules repairs, and ensures daily maintenance tasks are completed
CredentialsTypically requires a technical degree or certification, experience in maintenance, and leadership skillsOften requires technical training or certifications, with hands-on maintenance experience
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial facilities, production linesManufacturing sites, maintenance workshops, industrial environments
Industry UsageCommonly found in manufacturing, automotive, and heavy industry sectorsWidely used in manufacturing, facilities management, and industrial settings

The Manufacturing Maintenance Manager focuses on strategic planning, team leadership, and overall maintenance program management, while the Maintenance Supervisor handles daily maintenance tasks and supervises technicians. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the manager's role is more strategic and managerial.

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Infographic showing various Manufacturing Maintenance Manager job openings in Decatur, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,626 per year, or $45.5 per hour.
Operator I

$17 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Ring Container Technologies rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 110 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

Job Purpose

To operate production machinery safely and efficiently; maintain appropriate documentation and communicate ideas and problems to appropriate staff; perform scheduled preventative maintenance and other repairs to production equipment; participate in production equipment changeovers; responsible for producing best quality product.

Safety

  • Follow all employer safety and health regulations as required by company policies, procedures and practices.
  • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment to meet or exceed company established safety culture.
  • Follow Lock out/Block Out/ Tag out policy.
  • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
  • Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions and confronting unsafe behaviors in the facility.
  • Address all unsafe acts or conditions immediately and report to Shift Production Supervisor.
  • Participate and/or conduct safety training as scheduled.

Daily Operations

  • Monitor and explain deviation from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Complete any machine and task specific training as documented on Operator Development Plan. Perform necessary Operator Checklists.
  • Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed. Correct any deviations from quality standards in order to produce product within specifications.
  • Monitor and respond accordingly to any deviations within SPC charting.
  • Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel.
  • Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager and in response to machine malfunctions. Troubleshoot machine and process issues.
  • Responsible for personal development by establishing SMART goals, requesting regular meetings with their managers, volunteering for plant improvement teams, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and meeting or exceeding their self-development and performance goals. Provide suggestions for training topics.
  • Ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule.
  • Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.
  • Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment.
  • Operate Powered Industrial Truck, Boom Lift and Scissor Lift per OSHA regulations rules and guidelines.

Quality/GMP/Food Safety

  • Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times which meet or exceed company expectations and customer quality expectations.
  • Label and/or tag all production, and maintain raw and packaging material traceability by recording lot codes as required.
  • Isolate and track all non-conforming products and materials.
  • Perform quality and downstream testing and measurements, and record results in the specified system or form as directed.
  • Communicate out of specification conditions, food safety and food defense issues to the appropriate personnel.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs.
  • Ensure work is performed in a manner which prevents foreign material contamination.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management practices by following the master cleaning and sanitization schedule to ensure the food safety of materials, products and processes are not impacted.
  • Proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities.

Preventive Maintenance

  • Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers as outlined by the plant production schedule. Perform changeovers with limited impact to OEE.
  • Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks as outlined by the plant PM program. Manage preventative maintenance tasks in Computerized Maintenance Management Software, as directed, including generating work orders.
  • Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure equipment is clean and in 'showroom condition' after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.
  • Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas. Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement.
  • Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover.
  • Record parts removed from inventory on appropriate documentation and Computerized Maintenance Management Software to maintain sufficient parts inventory.
  • Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a reorder point.

Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications

  • Our Operator should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation and the desire and focus to improve the business.
  • Our Operator may be required to act as Person In Charge in the absence of a member of management.
  • Our Operator must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent and successfully complete the entrance examinations and interviews.

Abilities Required

  • Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
  • Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
  • Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.
  • Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
  • Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.

Physical Activity Required:

  • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Needs good body agility.
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing: Standing for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking: Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.
  • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin.
  • Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts.
  • Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or fingers.
  • Vision: Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures. Eye sight capable of seeing small defects at distances close to the eyes.
  • Exertion: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Environmental Working Conditions:

  • The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
  • The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to noise.
  • The worker is subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
  • The worker is subject to being exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.
  • The worker may be subject to atmospheric conditions, i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
  • The worker is subject to oils. Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.#LI-BH1Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.

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$18.95 - $27.90

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