Maintenance Manager

Arconic is currently in search of Maintenance Manager to join our Maintenance leadership teambased in Lafayette, IN.At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.The position will be responsible to lead the plant's reactive maintenance organization, ensuring safe and rapid restoration of equipment, minimizing unplanned downtime, and driving continuous improvement through disciplined failure capture, root-cause escalation, and coordination with the proactive maintenance program. As a key member of the plant leadership team, this role is accountable for maintenance execution, workforce leadership, CMMS discipline, equipment availability, and the transition from firefighting to reliability-focused operations.MissionLead the reactive maintenance stream and breakdown response process.Restore equipment safely and efficiently while reducing unplanned downtime.Ensure all failures are captured, analyzed, and handed off for permanent corrective action Arconic Corporationis a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity :We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future :We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. Grow Stronger Together :We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty :We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence :We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value :We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. This position is subject to Export Control Law:This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements. United States EEO Statement:Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Lafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.You have: (required)Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, business or a related field.10+ years minimum of maintenance experience with a strong technical backgroundExperience leading unionized maintenance organizations preferred.Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability practices, CMMS utilization, and root cause analysis.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Preferred Qualifications:MBA or equivalent from an accredited university10-15 years of maintenance experience with a strong technical backgroundAluminum extruding experience.Supervisory/management experience in a unionized environmentExperience in using an ERP database, Oracle experience is preferred.Thorough knowledge of Extrusion and Casting processes and standard practices with experience in various technical assignmentsLean Six Sigma Blackbelt CertifiedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh degree of people skills to motivate and influence stakeholders and employees.Thorough understanding of Maintenance and Engineering practicesCore ResponsibilitiesOwn breakdown response and prioritization based on safety, environmental risk, and production impact.Lead maintenance superintendents, shift coverage, and break-fix teams across all operating areas.Drive safe maintenance execution through LOTO, permitting, compliance, and quality verification.Ensure every reactive work order is documented in eMaint with accurate labor, parts, and failure-code data.Partner with Reliability Engineering and Planned Maintenance to convert chronic failures into preventive and corrective work.Manage emergency spare parts requirements and collaborate with the storeroom on critical inventory risks.Coordinate repair priorities and downtime windows with Operations leadership.Develop team capability through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.Support capital planning, equipment reliability improvements, and plant OEE initiatives.Promote predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, TPM principles, and continuous improvement.Key Performance IndicatorsMTTRUnplanned downtime hoursBreakdown response timeRepeat failure rateReactive work percentage of total workFailure code capture complianceMaintenance safety performanceFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-24