Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Location: New Orleans, LA

Position Overview

Aegis Worldwide is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in the New Orleans area to hire an experienced Engineering & Maintenance Manager. This individual will lead both the engineering and maintenance functions, driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a balance of strategic planning and active involvement on the shop floor. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with deep expertise in industrial maintenance operations and preventative maintenance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all maintenance and engineering operations within the facility


• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance (PM) programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability


• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring timely response to equipment issues and minimizing production downtime


• Provide hands-on support and leadership on the production floor as needed


• Drive strategic initiatives related to equipment reliability, process improvement, and operational efficiency


• Lead capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and post-project evaluation


• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including capital expenditures and maintenance costs


• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance and engineering team


• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)


• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams to support business goals


• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (required)


• 6+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment


• Strong background in industrial maintenance operations


• Proven expertise in preventative maintenance planning and implementation


• Experience managing capital projects and budgets


• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset


• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on involvement on the shop floor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking tools


• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience


• Background in high-speed or process manufacturing environments

Why Join

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can shape maintenance and engineering strategy while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations. The organization offers a collaborative environment, strong leadership support, and the ability to make a tangible impact on plant performance.

If you are a driven leader who thrives in both strategic and hands-on environments, we encourage you to apply.