About Us:
Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on, floor-focused Industrial Maintenance Manager to lead and support our maintenance team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is approximately 80% on the floor and 20% administrative, working side-by-side with technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production and fleet equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a maintenance team of approximately 10 employees through hands-on, example-driven leadership
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid power systems
- Develop, implement, and drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Ensure equipment reliability, safety, quality, and compliance with OEM and OSHA standards
- Manage maintenance records, work orders, and data entry in CMMS (Fiix)
- Oversee parts inventory, critical spares, and specialty tools
- Schedule maintenance work based on PM inspections and production needs
- Hire, train, schedule, and develop maintenance staff; conduct team meetings at least twice weekly
- Collaborate with other facilities and leadership to complete repairs and share best practices
- Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience (mechanical focus)
- 2+ years electrical and/or millwright experience
- Prior experience leading or supervising a maintenance team
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical drive systems, welding, power tools, and basic electrical work
- Understanding of OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to lead by example
- Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Regular standing, walking, climbing, squatting, and lifting (up to 50 lbs unassisted)
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Work performed in an active industrial/manufacturing environment
EEO Statement:
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
