Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager - Plastic Injection Molding

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding environment, along with experience leading and developing a maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities across production facilities.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Assign work, monitor completion, and ensure maintenance practices and company policies are consistently followed.
• Manage employee timecards and ensure accurate timekeeping.
• Ensure preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Maintain and update preventative maintenance schedules in IQMS/DelmiaWorks.
• Manage spare parts inventory and identify replacement components as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and program production equipment, including injection molding machines, automation, robots, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes to reduce recurring downtime.
• Monitor PM effectiveness and maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain and manage EMS systems for maintenance and facilities.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure maintenance activities follow safety requirements.
• Support production operations during weekends, overtime, and other periods as needed.
• Travel between the Saline and Warren facilities as required.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, trade/technical school education, or equivalent experience.
• 4–8 years of hands-on industrial maintenance or machine repair experience.
• 1–3 years of experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
• Strong experience maintaining plastic injection molding equipment.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and industrial controls.
• Injection molding processing or maintenance certification preferred.
• Robotics training or experience is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complete projects accurately and on time.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments.
• Must be willing and able to travel between facilities.
• Must be available to work weekends and overtime as needed to support production.

Work Environment:

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position requiring significant time on the production floor. The environment may be hot, noisy, and dirty, and the position requires standing, walking, reaching, and bending for extended periods.

We offer comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for long-term career growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral and attendance bonus opportunities
• Career growth and job training opportunities
• Referral program

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.