Maintenance Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Maintenance Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, where manufacturers, food processors, and healthcare systems keep facilities running around the clock. Companies like Kohler, Oshkosh Corporation, and Aurora Health Care regularly recruit maintenance managers for plant operations, facilities upkeep, and preventive maintenance programs. Demand is strongest in industrial maintenance, HVAC systems management, and multi-site facilities oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Maintenance Manager leads the facility project efforts, the preventative and predictive maintenance efforts in order to support production. The Maintenance Manager develops and leads the maintenance team to achieve company uptime goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 10 years progressive experience in multi-trade industrial maintenance
- Some post-secondary education; associate or bachelor’s degree in related field
- Previous management experience in multi-trade industrial maintenance or related field
Excellent understanding/knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, PLC, electrical and mechanical maintenance; excellent understanding/knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance principles; excellent understanding of housekeeping and safety principles; meticulous attention to detail and ability to research and solve problems; Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS utilization; good math, reading and blueprint reading skills; ability to present positive communications to departmental employees; communication, coaching, counseling and managing skills are essential with proven ability to influence behavior; flexibility in working hours so as to be available when needed; OSHA knowledge will be an advantage
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute plant Maintenance strategies, advancing the organization toward proactive and root cause-based activities, according to company standards to achieve company uptime goals
- Implement, monitor, sustain preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives to increase uptime/mean time to failure & reduce unplanned downtime. Plan, coordinate, and execute planned outages in routine intervals
- Lead the engineering and project efforts, suggesting and supporting process and equipment improvements, developing, and executing plant CAPEX plans, and ensuring competitive bidding processes according to company expectations to ensure project completions with the best possible outcomes
- Develop leaders and technicians in the department by leading and executing effective training strategies, according to company standards to ensure top-notch performance and team centered interactions with the production department. Foster an environment where employees will willingly make extra effort to exceed goals and look for opportunities to improve our processes and develop a lean, responsive and knowledgeable workforce
- Develop and contribute to effective troubleshooting processes, according to industry standards to achieve company uptime goals
- Respond to and resolve any breakdowns, discrepancies or non-conforming machine performance based on departmental procedure in order for the management team to make corrections or adjustments to processes appropriately
- Set an example, apply and provide accountability of all safety programs, participation in safety practices, LOTO programs and wearing of PPE according to company standards and government regulations in order to facility a safe working environment. Communicate and provide compliance of all company strategic initiatives.
Exposed to outside conditions year-round; Frequent exposure to molten metal at temperatures reaching 1300 degrees F. Frequent exposure to extreme ambient temperatures depending on the season. Frequent exposure to overhead loads. Frequent exposure to possible pinch points. Frequent exposure to loud noise.
Physical Requirements
Low frequency lifting up to 50 lbs.; low frequency use of forklift/mobile equipment; physical demands include low frequency lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking and reaching into/working in tight areas. Frequent visual and audio monitoring of processes. Low frequency climbing over 4 feet. Low frequent operation of overhead crane. High frequency of visual monitoring of HMI panels and PLC driven panels. Frequent data entry of necessary maintenance information. Low frequent use of raised maintenance platform over 4 feet. Low frequency confined space entry.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Beverage
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Five or more years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience in a supervisory role
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, facilities management, or a related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems maintenance
- Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Fiix
- OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent workplace safety training and compliance experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
Maintenance Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance manager in Wisconsin?
Most maintenance managers in Wisconsin move up from journey-level trades roles, such as electrician, millwright, or HVAC technician, after gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing or facilities environments. An associate degree in industrial technology or facilities management from a Wisconsin Technical College System school strengthens candidacy, and many employers expect working knowledge of OSHA standards. Supervisory experience, even informal team lead roles, is typically the deciding factor in promotions to manager-level positions.
Which companies hire maintenance managers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring maintenance managers in Wisconsin include Walmart, Actus Nutrition, and Menasha Corporation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's heavy concentration of food and beverage manufacturing, auto parts production, and large healthcare networks means demand for maintenance managers is consistent across both urban and rural areas of the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most maintenance manager jobs?
Milwaukee, New Berlin, and Monroe lead Wisconsin for maintenance manager openings. Milwaukee drives the largest share through its dense base of manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and hospital systems, while Madison's university and healthcare campuses anchor demand there, and Green Bay's paper, packaging, and food processing industries sustain consistent openings in the region.
Are there remote maintenance manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of maintenance manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, on-site nature of most facilities and plant maintenance work. The portions of the role most likely to shift remote are administrative tasks like scheduling, vendor coordination, and reporting, typically in multi-site or regional manager positions.
How can I get hired as a maintenance manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in a maintenance technician or facilities assistant role at a Wisconsin manufacturer, hospital system, or large property management company, then building toward a supervisor title. Wisconsin Technical College System campuses across the state offer industrial maintenance and facilities technology programs that prepare candidates for these entry roles. Obtaining a journeyman-level trade credential, even without a degree, signals readiness to employers who promote from within.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your background.
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