Maintenance Manager

Description

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Join us as a Maintenance Manager and help us raise the bar for maintenance excellence.You'll lead the team, strategy, and systems that keep our Grand Rapids manufacturing operation moving while improving reliability, reducing downtime, and building a stronger maintenance organization. Bring your injection molding experience, technical expertise, and leadership. We'll give you the opportunity to make an impact.

Location: West Plant at 5055 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49512

Target Pay: The target starting base salary for this position is $87,663,000.00 - $131,813.00 / year (plus quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & Strategy

• Develops and executes the maintenance and fabrication department strategy, including performance metrics, workforce planning, and long-term capability development
• Establishes and tracks maintenance KPIs (downtime, PM effectiveness, mean time to repair, cost, safety, reliability, OEE support, etc.)
• Provides expert technical and leadership direction to supervisors, maintenance leads, and technicians across all maintenance functions
• Oversees and leads maintenance and fabrication team projects, including equipment innovation, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements
• Ensures all maintenance operations align with corporate goals, Lean initiatives, and business objectives

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Leads all areas of maintenance including:

o Injection molding equipment and auxiliaries

o Fabrication and tooling support

o Work cells and automated systems

o Molding technology and process support

o Product assembly and secondary operations

• Serves as the technical authority for diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues
• Maintains awareness of state-of-the-art maintenance principles, reliability practices, and emerging technologies
• Leads continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime, improve OEE, and extend equipment life

People & Department Management

• Leads, develops, and coaches maintenance supervisors, leads, technicians, and apprentices
• Builds a high-performing, cross-trained, and safety-focused maintenance organization
• Establishes skill development plans, training priorities, and succession planning
• Works closely with the Training & Development Department, and Human Resources to establish, launch, and maintain an effective Maintenance Apprenticeship program
• Encourages accountability, engagement, and ownership throughout the department

Systems, Standards & Compliance

• Develops, maintains, and enforces preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Assures consistent maintenance systems, standards, and best practices between plants
• Coordinates with Plant Management and Scheduling to:
  • Set priorities
  • Control budgets
  • Allocate labor
  • Manage major projects
• Ensures all regulatory, safety, and facility compliance requirements are met (OSHA, building codes, environmental, etc.)

Culture Bearer

• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
• Pursues Excellence

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in industrial maintenance, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field, or technical certification with 10+ years of progressive maintenance experience including leadership responsibility; or High School Diploma/GED and 15+ years of progressive maintenance experience including leadership responsibility
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance technicians, supervisors, or multi-functional maintenance teams
• Experience supporting plastic injection molding equipment and industrial manufacturing systems
• Experience leading multi-shift maintenance operations
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and automated manufacturing systems
• Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Strong project management, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams
• Knowledge of applicable safety and regulatory requirements

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
• Experience leading maintenance organizations in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment
• Experience leading automation, robotics, work-cell, fabrication, or tooling support teams
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Six Sigma, or Maintenance Excellence training/certification
• Experience developing maintenance strategy, departmental KPIs, budgets, and long-range capital plans

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match - Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs