Maintenance Manager
Optimas
Wood Dale, IL · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Maintenance Manager Wood Dale, IL $125,000-145,000 From design to delivery, Optimas integrates fastener manufacturing and distribution for greater inventory certainty, consistent quality, and a lower cost of ownership. Fuel your passion with a career at Optimas. Become part of a team of diverse thinkers and doers who make a daily impact on our customers. We’re always looking for talented, self-motivated, smart and resourceful team members. And we’re committed to developing, supporting and driving your success. Our Values are the THREAD that connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers: T eamwork H onesty R espect E xcellence A ccountability D rive To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com Position Summary: The Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Manufacturing and supervises 4 team members. They will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, reliability, safety, and performance of all production equipment, support equipment, facility systems, infrastructure, and grounds at the Wood Dale manufacturing facility. Areas of impact: Safety Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) Capital Planning Downtime and Repair Management Team Management Compliance Continuous Improvement Key Competencies: Multicultural environment communications experience Critical listening skills Ability to explain complex problems to all levels in simple terms Acts proactively, persistently, and with a sense of urgency Prioritization Qualifications: 7+ years experience in a technical role with large-scale manufacturing operations 5+ years management experience with direct reports including motivating, coaching training, and development for team members Communicate with all departments on company events, visitors, and activities Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement culture. Experience working with vendors and outside contractors To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: We appreciate your role in helping connect good people to great jobs. Please understand that Optimas does not accept unsolicited CVs or resumes from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or resumes and explicitly reserve our right to contact candidates presented in this manner. Equal Opportunity Employer: Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.