We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations within a plastics manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for overseeing equipment reliability, preventative maintenance programs, facility maintenance, and a team of maintenance technicians. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage projects, support the team with troubleshooting, and help ensure production equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of Maintenance Technicians across multiple shifts.
- Oversee preventative maintenance (PM) programs for production equipment and facility systems.
- Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-related equipment issues.
- Manage equipment repairs, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies.
- Manage spare parts inventory and purchase necessary maintenance supplies.
- Coordinate work performed by outside contractors and vendors.
- Support facility and building maintenance needs as required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment uptime and maintenance processes.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Lead in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting plastics manufacturing equipment is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
- Experience managing preventative maintenance programs.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Experience coordinating maintenance projects and equipment installations.
- Familiarity with ISO quality standards is a plus.
- AutoCAD experience is a plus.
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Electrical Schematics
- Facilities Maintenance Experience
- PLC Programming Experience
- Electrical Schematic Reading
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- HVAC Systems
- Injection Molding Machine
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- HMI
- Forklifts