Plant Maintenance Manager

Plant Maintenance Manager Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Maintenance & Reliability Leader Lead Maintenance & Reliability at a Growing Advanced Manufacturing Facility Are you a hands‑on maintenance leader who thrives in fast‑paced manufacturing environments and enjoys building strong teams and reliable systems? My client, a growing global manufacturing organization with multiple facilities and more than 1,000 employees worldwide , is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability operations at their new manufacturing facility in the Greater Indianapolis area . Supporting a 24/7 plastic molding and assembly operation with approximately 75 employees , this role will be responsible for building a strong preventive maintenance culture, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a skilled team of technicians supporting automated manufacturing operations. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys working closely with operations to drive uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement. Why You Should Apply Competitive base salary: $96,000–$123,000 depending on experience Competitive BCBS Anthem group health insurance with PPO and HSA options Strong 401(k) program with 50% match on up to 8% contributions Annual 3% non-elective company contribution to the 401(k) plan 9 paid company holidays plus PTO Opportunity to lead maintenance operations in a new and growing manufacturing facility Work for a global manufacturing organization with multiple locations and strong long‑term growth Position Summary The Plant Maintenance Manager will lead maintenance and reliability operations at a modern plastic molding and assembly facility operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week . This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment, facilities systems, and automated manufacturing processes. Reporting to plant leadership, the Maintenance Manager will lead a team of maintenance technicians while working closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to implement preventive maintenance programs, improve equipment uptime, and support continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Do Lead maintenance operations supporting a 24/7 plastic molding and assembly facility Supervise and develop a team of 4–6 maintenance technicians Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs Ensure reliability and uptime of injection molding equipment and automated production systems Troubleshoot and support electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems Manage maintenance planning, work orders, and equipment tracking using CMMS systems Oversee facility systems including utilities, HVAC, and plant infrastructure Support capital equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects Partner with operations leadership to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency What You’ll Bring Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field Experience leading maintenance operations within manufacturing environments Hands‑on experience supporting plastic molding or automated manufacturing equipment Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation systems Experience implementing preventive maintenance and reliability programs Experience managing maintenance teams in 24/7 manufacturing environments Working knowledge of CMMS maintenance systems Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with production and engineering teams Willingness to be on call to support critical plant operations when needed Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high-volume manufacturing environment How To Apply We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to View email address on click.appcast.io and tell us why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here. #J-18808-Ljbffr