Maintenance Manager

Overview

One of Muncie's long-standing companies is hiring! Element is one of the leading Battery Recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Muncie community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

As the Maintenance Manager, you will manage the planning, organization, control, and coordination of all maintenance, repair, and service activities for the plant manufacturing equipment, buildings, and facilities. Your role is crucial in ensuring optimal production effectiveness. You will also ensure compliance with company policies and procedures relating to health, safety, and personnel practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of maintenance department to ensure maximum utilization of technicians, department personnel

• Responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained to comply with all environmental and health and safety requirements

• Provide technical support to production and maintenance personnel in manufacturing plant areas

• Ensure that equipment is performing effectively and efficiently

• Provides leadership and technical resources toward implementation of Lean Manufacturing

• Interface with outside service providers and contractors to secure bids for goods and services

• Track and control the department RME budget

• Manage systems and foster an environment of continuous improvement to maximize operational availability

• Engage department to follow health and safety practices as they apply to department and the facility to drive a strong safety culture continuously reducing injury rates

• Participate in training and development programs including environmental, health and safety, and handling hazardous materials

• Additional responsibilities as needed?to support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications

• Post high school education such as technical school combined with 8 years of industrial maintenance experience or Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and three years of related experiencepreferred.

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of PLCs, HVAC systems, and electrical and mechanical equipment

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Excellent computer skills to include Excel, Word, Outlook, MEP

• Proven technical aptitude for electrical and mechanical equipment

• Understanding of Industrial maintenance systems.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Able to handle multiple tasks and create a sense of urgency for completion of tasks.

• Independent problem-solving and decision- making skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MEP,

• Proficiency with budgeting, Continuous improvement / Lean management, Performance Management

• Strong attention to detail

• Environmental Regulations as they pertain to this facility

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to this facility

• Able to work all shifts

• Ability to follow all environmental, health and safety procedures

Environment & Physical Demands

This role is located at the Muncie, IN, manufacturing site. This facility operates 24/7 and as a member of the Leadership Team, the Maintenance Manager must always be available in case of emergency.

In order to perform the essential job functions of this position, some physical demands are required. The individual in this position will be frequently engaged in activities that require body mobility in order to engage in: lifting and carrying items in excess of 50 lbs., moving about in the workplace utilizing ladders, catwalks, and scaffolding. The individual in this position will need to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, and stoop regularly. Maintaining regular attendance, following instructions, understanding workplace materials, and communicating with others are essential to being successful in this role.

Travel

• Travel as required to meet business needs.

EEO Statement

Element Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Element Resources (elementrellc.com) is one of the largest battery recycling companies in the United States. Recycling recovers 99% of all lead received at our recycling centers. Every year we recycle millions of pounds of lead and recover and neutralize millions of gallons of sulfuric acid. Our robust, highly controlled recycling process is a critical part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.

Job Locations IN-Muncie

**Requisition Post Information

• : Posted Date** 2 months ago (7/1/2026 3:54 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-5662

# of Openings 1

Category (For Candidate Searching Only) Recycling - Maintenance

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