Maintenance Manager Jobs in Mississippi
Maintenance Manager jobs in Mississippi draw steady demand from the state's manufacturing corridor, food processing plants, and large casino resort complexes, with openings at every level from working supervisor to director of facilities. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Jackson, Meridian, and the Gulf Coast, where employers such as Ingalls Shipbuilding, Sanderson Farms, and Harrah's Gulf Coast run continuous operations that require dedicated maintenance leadership. The most sought-after specialties include industrial equipment maintenance, HVAC systems management, and preventive maintenance program oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Oversee all duties of maintenance staff and contracted labor/outside sources.
- Sets schedules, objectives, and measures for a successful Preventative and Predictive Maintenance program.
- Support production by maintaining all equipment, machinery, and building.
- Document and track all maintenance projects.
- Active safety committee member and safety trainer.
- Manage spare parts inventory
- Active in production meetings, and continuous improvement.
- Communicates and negotiates with vendors and contractors.
- Coordinates delivery and receiving of related purchased parts.
- Manage CMMS for maintenance
- Sets weekly maintenance work schedules
- Works directly with production for mechanic availability/repairs
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.
- Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.
- Must be able to bend at waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs).
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent maintenance work experience
- 5+ of experience of maintenance supervisory experience.
- 10+ years of maintenance experience
- 2+ years of experience with Maintenance system software.
- Ability to set preventative and predictive maintenance objectives to support a sustainable continuous improvement process.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic press systems and programmable controls.
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
- Knowledge of PLCs and 3-phase electricity.
- Knowledgeable of OSHA standards in metal stamping and mechanical power presses.
- Must be computer literate and proficient with Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to self-motivate, problem solve, and work in a dynamic environment
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Oversee all duties of maintenance staff and contracted labor/outside sources.
- Sets schedules, objectives, and measures for a successful Preventative and Predictive Maintenance program.
- Support production by maintaining all equipment, machinery, and building.
- Document and track all maintenance projects.
- Active safety committee member and safety trainer.
- Manage spare parts inventory
- Active in production meetings, and continuous improvement.
- Communicates and negotiates with vendors and contractors.
- Coordinates delivery and receiving of related purchased parts.
- Manage CMMS for maintenance
- Sets weekly maintenance work schedules
- Works directly with production for mechanic availability/repairs
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.
- Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods.
- Must be able to bend at waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs).
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent maintenance work experience
- 5+ of experience of maintenance supervisory experience.
- 10+ years of maintenance experience
- 2+ years of experience with Maintenance system software.
- Ability to set preventative and predictive maintenance objectives to support a sustainable continuous improvement process.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic press systems and programmable controls.
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
- Knowledge of PLCs and 3-phase electricity.
- Knowledgeable of OSHA standards in metal stamping and mechanical power presses.
- Must be computer literate and proficient with Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to self-motivate, problem solve, and work in a dynamic environment
- Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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Maintenance Manager Job Market in Mississippi
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance manager jobs across Mississippi.
- Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and schedule a team of maintenance technicians
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and Mississippi workplace compliance standards
- Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology preferred
- Ability to read technical blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation accurately
Maintenance Manager Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance manager in Mississippi?
Most maintenance managers in Mississippi advance from experienced technician or lead roles after building several years of hands-on equipment and systems experience. Mississippi does not require a state-issued license specific to the maintenance manager title, but employers in regulated industries such as electrical or HVAC may expect candidates to hold or supervise workers who hold Mississippi State Board of Contractor licensure. A degree in engineering technology or facilities management strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire maintenance managers in Mississippi?
Companies currently hiring maintenance managers in Mississippi include Waste Pro, Amazon, and DeAngelo Contracting Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mississippi's concentration of food processing, shipbuilding, automotive assembly, and gaming resort operations means maintenance management roles appear consistently across both heavy industrial and hospitality sectors.
Which Mississippi cities have the most maintenance manager jobs?
Southaven, Grenada, and Columbus have the most maintenance manager openings in Mississippi. Jackson anchors the market as the state capital with a large healthcare and government facilities base, while the Gulf Coast corridor around Biloxi and Gulfport generates strong demand from casino resort complexes and Ingalls Shipbuilding, and smaller industrial hubs such as Meridian and Hattiesburg contribute openings tied to manufacturing and distribution operations.
Are there remote maintenance manager jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of maintenance manager openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions most suited to remote work are administrative functions such as vendor coordination, budget planning, and CMMS reporting, while the core supervision and equipment response duties require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a maintenance manager in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a maintenance technician or facilities coordinator role at a large Mississippi employer, then building toward a supervisory track. Food processing companies such as Sanderson Farms and Koch Foods, along with casino resort operators on the Gulf Coast, regularly bring on entry-level maintenance workers and promote from within. Earning an HVAC or electrical journeyman credential through a Mississippi community college apprenticeship program makes candidates considerably more competitive for that first supervisory step.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers active in the state. Search the available listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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