Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Location: Strasburg, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Compensation Range: $90,000 – $100,000 (flexibility for the right candidate)
About the Opportunity
A growing industrial recycling facility is seeking an Industrial Engineering & Maintenance Manager to play a key leadership role at its Strasburg, Virginia plant. This position combines hands-on maintenance leadership with process engineering and continuous improvement responsibilities.
You will oversee all maintenance operations while also driving efficiency improvements, process optimization, and equipment reliability across the plant. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with the opportunity to shape systems, processes, and performance at a developing facility.
What You’ll Do
• Lead and direct maintenance technicians supporting all plant equipment and facility infrastructure
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, emergency inspections, and compliance testing
• Manage mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and facility systems
• Support maintenance and operation of recycling equipment including shredders, grinders, conveyors, refining line equipment, and baggers
• Partner with equipment vendors and OEMs for installation, training, and long-term equipment reliability
• Lead and assist with installation, repair, removal, and transfer of production equipment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and waste elimination
• Analyze plant operations and identify opportunities to improve throughput, uptime, and process flow
• Develop and maintain process documentation related to equipment operation and maintenance
• Collaborate with operations, production, and quality teams to improve overall plant performance
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including service agreements and project work
• Conduct and document facility inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Proactively resolve maintenance, operational, and quality issues to prevent downtime
• Communicate maintenance and operational status to Plant Management
• Reinforce safety practices and ensure proper safeguarding of equipment and systems
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and labor regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or facilities leadership within an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability
• Exposure to continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process optimization initiatives
• Experience working with industrial or recycling equipment is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to lead teams while remaining hands-on when needed
• Strong communication skills across operations, maintenance, and leadership teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a high level of accountability and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
What’s Offered
• Base salary: $90,000 – $100,000 (flexibile)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Paid time off (negotiable)
• Life insurance
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing facility