Job Purpose/Summary:

As Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of maintenance operations within our manufacturing campus. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:

· Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies aligned with the company's objectives and production goals.

· Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance processes, improve equipment reliability, and reduce downtime.

· Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for injection molding machines, welding robotics, auxiliary equipment, and other key resources.

· Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production downtime and optimize equipment availability.

· Collaborate with senior management to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish benchmarks for maintenance performance.

· Utilize maintenance management software (Fiix) to schedule work orders, track maintenance activities, and manage spare parts inventory.

2. Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair:

· Lead a team of maintenance technicians to diagnose and resolve equipment failures promptly; serve as on-site expert and escalation contact.

· Provide technical guidance and support to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.

· Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and implement improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

3. Safety and Compliance:

· Lead with an intense and passionate focus on a ZERO incident safety culture; be a safety champion in everything you do

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.

· Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions; involvement with JSA’s, Safety Start Up, and A3 Problem Solving

· Provide training to maintenance staff on safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

4. Budget Management:

· Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, including labor costs, equipment repairs, and spare parts procurement.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities through efficient maintenance practices and equipment optimization.

5. Team Leadership and Development:

· Recruit, train, and mentor maintenance technicians to build a skilled and motivated team.

· Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team; ensure a healthy work culture where team members can voice concerns and jointly overcome those.

· Foster a culture of continuous learning and development to enhance technical skills and promote career growth.

· Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure high standards of performance and accountability.

· Develop training programs to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of maintenance personnel.

6. Asset Management:

· Oversee the obsolescence of equipment which is beyond its productive operational life; partner with others to dispose of, sell, or repurpose this equipment.

· Develop asset management strategies to maximize the lifecycle value of equipment and minimize total cost of ownership.

· Implement predictive maintenance techniques, such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics, to identify and address potential failures proactively.

Necessary Abilities/Skills/Certifications

· Strong technical knowledge of injection molding machines, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, and mechanical components

· Moderate skills with MS Office, Outlook

· Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

· Capable of relaying critical updates to senior management in a clear & concise manner

· Ability to convert complex ideas into crisp financial project proposals

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required:

· Minimum of (5) years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in an injection molding manufacturing environment.

· Bachelor’s Degree not required but desired; any formal technical education is a plus.