Maintenance & Reliability Manager Richmond, VA $100k–130k
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Richmond, VA · Posted October 13, 2026
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Maintenance & Reliability Manager (Continuous Mfg/Controls Exp Req) Location: Minutes east of Richmond, VA Salary: $100,000-$130,000 DOE + Bonus Potential + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Upon Hire; 401(k) with 4% Match & Immediate Vesting; PTO Job Type: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Travel: Occasional for new equipment training Sponsorship: Not Available
Maintenance & Reliability Manager (Continuous Mfg/Controls Exp Req) Description
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Maintenance & Reliability Manager to serve as the primary technical leader for their manufacturing operation. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of all production equipment and facility systems. This role leads maintenance personnel while driving preventative maintenance strategies, equipment reliability initiatives, capital projects, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts. If you desire to lead others, have demonstrated process improvement outcomes, and strong project management, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills, this may be the perfect role for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly-growing, women-owned company that values professionalism, productivity, and career growth.
Maintenance & Reliability Manager (Continuous Mfg/Controls Exp Req) Responsibilities
• Develop and manage maintenance technicians, electricians, and maintenance-related projects • Establish performance expectations; coach, train, and provide development opportunities • Promote a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement • Manage and continuously improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs • Use root cause analysis methods to analyze equipment failure and implement corrective actions • Maintain maintenance best practices, critical parts inventory, and promote standardization • Serve as the primary troubleshooting resource for mechanical, electrical, and controls issues • Troubleshoot AC and DC drive systems, automation control systems, and mechanical equipment • Lead capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans • Coordinate design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup activities • Manage multiple concurrent projects while minimizing impact on production schedules • Work with operations leadership to identify equipment upgrade/process improvement needs • Lead Lean Manufacturing and reliability improvement initiatives • Support implementation of TPM principles, increase efficiency, and reduce waste • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory and safety requirements
Maintenance & Reliability Manager (Continuous Mfg/Controls Exp Req) Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required • 5+ years manufacturing, engineering, or reliability experience required • Previous management experience or desire to lead others required • Demonstrated process improvement outcomes required • Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical, automation, and mechanical systems required • ERP, CMMS, or similar maintenance management systems experience required