Maintenance Manager

As part of the launch of our new manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Manager to join our leadership team. This critical role will be responsible for ensuring world-class equipment reliability, driving injection molding manufacturing performance, and establishing maintenance excellence from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting plant start-up activities, leading maintenance operations, and developing a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This position is ideally suited for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, proven manufacturing experience, and a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced automotive environment. Key Responsibilities: Injection Manufacturing Leadership Lead all injection molding manufacturing activities while ensuring compliance with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards. Drive operational performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency across injection processes. Establish and monitor key manufacturing performance indicators to achieve plant objectives. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and cost control. Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Program teams to ensure seamless operations. Maintenance Management Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive maintenance strategy for all plant equipment and facilities. Establish predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and reliability. Ensure rapid response to equipment failures while driving permanent corrective actions and root cause analysis. Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and technical support activities. Build and maintain a robust spare parts inventory and maintenance stores system. Lead and develop a skilled maintenance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Plant Launch & Industrialization Support plant start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring maintenance readiness for new equipment and production systems. Partner with Program Development and Industrial Engineering teams during equipment installation, validation, and ramp-up phases. Participate in the implementation of transfer projects, equipment fine-tuning, and production readiness activities. Contribute to maintenance area layout development and CAPEX-related installation projects. SHE & Compliance Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with corporate SHE policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory, environmental, and technical standards. Manage contractor activities and maintain safe permit-to-work processes. Budget & Asset Management Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget. Identify and prioritize capital investment opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability. Prepare and support CAPEX requests and project justifications. Monitor maintenance costs and drive cost-effective asset management practices. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Right First Time (RFT) Maintenance Cost Performance Preventive Maintenance Compliance Safety Performance Metrics Qualifications & Experience Education & Technical Expertise Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred. Technical certifications or equivalent expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or related fields. Strong understanding of injection molding processes and manufacturing equipment. Advanced knowledge of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance methodologies. Professional Experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in maintenance and manufacturing operations within a high-volume industrial or automotive environment. Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams and manufacturing operations. Proven success implementing continuous improvement initiatives and improving equipment reliability. Experience supporting plant launches, equipment installations, or major industrialization projects is highly preferred. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis. Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams. Strong organizational and project management capabilities. Results-oriented with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the launch of a new manufacturing facility and help shape the future of operations in Toledo. You will have the opportunity to build processes, develop teams, implement best practices, and make a lasting impact from day one. Main Improvements Elevated the role from a maintenance-focused position to a plant leadership role . Added stronger automotive manufacturing and injection molding language to attract higher-caliber candidates. Emphasized plant launch/start-up experience , which is highly appealing for Toledo 2027. Structured the content to mirror modern automotive Tier 1 leadership job descriptions. Enhanced focus on people leadership, continuous improvement, reliability, CAPEX, and operational excellence , which are key selling points for experienced Maintenance Managers. #J-18808-Ljbffr