Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Parts Inventory Manager

Primary Location: Locust Grove, GA

Travel: Occasional travel to other company sites within 1-2 hoursI

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Compensation: Salary, based on experience

About the Role

M&M Recycling is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Parts Inventory Manager to lead and oversee our company-wide maintenance program while also building, implementing, and managing a structured parts inventory and cost-control system.

This role is based primarily at our Locust Grove, GA facility, with occasional travel to support maintenance operations at other locations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy equipment maintenance within an industrial or scrap-metal environment and is capable of bringing structure, accountability, and financial visibility to both maintenance operations and parts management.

This is a leadership role focused on planning, systems, and execution, not just reacting to breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Program Leadership

• Oversee and continuously improve a formal preventive maintenance (PM) program for all company equipment, including fleet of trucks
• Develop and manage PM schedules, maintenance logs, and downtime tracking
• Prioritize repairs to minimize operational disruption and production downtime
• Establish consistent maintenance standards and expectations across all locations

Equipment Oversight

Responsible for maintenance strategy and oversight of:

• Industrial shredder systems (including primary shredders such as 3Tek Bravo)
• Cranes (material handlers, shear cranes, magnet and grapple cranes)
• Excavators
• Skid steers and loaders
• Balers and shears
• Forklifts
• Wire choppers and separation systems
• Conveyors and processing lines
• Yard trucks, roll-off trucks, trailers, and support vehicles

Parts Inventory & Cost Control

• Design, implement, and manage a parts inventory system for all parts & items company wide
• Establish physical inventory controls, including organization, labeling, and secure storage
• Maintain accurate inventory counts for all items, parts & consumables
• Track parts usage, turnover, and reorder points
• Work closely with the Finance Department to support budgeting and forecasting for maintenance and parts, Provide costing data and usage reports, Assist with cost-control initiatives and variance tracking

Team & Vendor Management

• Support internal mechanics, welders, and maintenance personnel by ensuring all parts and inventory are available when needed
• Coordinate and oversee external vendors, contractors, and OEM service providers
• Evaluate vendor performance, service quality, and responsiveness
• Collaborate in the scheduling of major repairs, rebuilds, and planned shutdowns

Safety Knowledge & Best Practices

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements related to equipment maintenance
• Ensure maintenance work is performed using safe procedures and required PPE
• Support compliance with company safety programs (LOTO, equipment guarding, contractor safety) in coordination with the Safety/Compliance team

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience
• 5+ years in a scrap metal recycling, shredding, or heavy industrial environment
• Prior hands-on experience as a heavy equipment mechanic preferred
• Proven experience managing both people and vendors
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Experience implementing or managing parts inventory systems in an industrial setting
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
• Valid driver's license

Work Environment

• Industrial scrap yard and processing facility environment
• Regular exposure to heavy machinery, noise, dust, heat, and outdoor conditions
• Required use of PPE in operational areas

Why M&M Recycling

• Family-owned, growing scrap metal recycling company
• Large-scale equipment and complex operations
• Leadership role with real authority and accountability
• Opportunity to build systems, not just maintain them
• Direct impact on uptime, cost control, and operational efficiency