Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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