Maintenance Manager

PPG • Fort Wayne, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

PPG is hiring a Maintenance Manager at its Fort Wayne, Indiana plant. The role reports directly to the Plant Manager and supervises 2–4 maintenance technicians. It combines hands-on maintenance work with planning, coordination, team leadership, purchasing, inventory, and substantial environmental, health, and safety responsibilities. The manager plans maintenance activities to meet facility needs, helps meet budget goals, ensures preventive maintenance and timely recordkeeping, and supports compliance with safety and environmental requirements. Knowledge of eMaintenance and ePro is helpful; working knowledge of TS 16949 is required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience, or 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Purchasing/accounting code experience.
• Experience with EHS responsibilities, such as supporting audits, permit compliance, and hazardous waste management.
• Working knowledge of TS 16949.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive or coatings experience.
• eMaintenance knowledge.
• ePro knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and resolve problems with management, engineering, quality control, customers, and employees.
• Coordinate operations between departments with other supervisors and work with management to achieve budget goals.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and maintenance operations to meet facility needs.
• Calculate labor and equipment requirements; resolve racking and tooling issues; and analyze charts, work orders, and production schedules to determine maintenance needs.
• Perform hands-on maintenance duties.
• Train new employees, demonstrate equipment operations and work procedures, assign employees to experienced workers for training, and recommend corrective actions.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions; interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees.
• Monitor and patrol the facility and enforce safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor gauges, dials, tools, and other indicators to ensure operators meet necessary standards.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed, maintain maintenance records, and update the metric system on time.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services; maintain accurate inventory and control inventory flow.
• Use an electronic tracking system for purchases to ensure budget compliance.
• Attend and participate in needed meetings.
• Manage EHS-related duties and ensure timely completion of associated actions.

Benefits

• Employee benefits programs designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits are discussed with the recruiter during the hiring process.
• Opportunity to grow and develop a career in a fulfilling workplace that supports continuous learning and embraces diverse ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree