Maintenance Manager

PPG Industries • Fort Wayne, IN

15d • Onsite

About The Position

PPG is hiring a Maintenance Manager for its Fort Wayne, Indiana plant. The role reports directly to the Plant Manager and supervises a team of 2–4 maintenance technicians. It combines hands-on maintenance work with planning, coordination, team leadership, purchasing, inventory control, and safety and environmental responsibilities. A large portion of the duties are related to EHS, and timely completion of related actions is important.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, or at least 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Purchasing and accounting-code experience.
• Experience with EHS responsibilities, such as audit support, permit compliance, and hazardous waste management.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive or coatings experience.
• eMaintenance knowledge.
• ePro knowledge.
• Working knowledge of TS 16949.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and resolve problems with management, engineering, quality control, customers, and employees.
• Coordinate operations between departments and work with management to achieve budget goals.
• Plan 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 operation 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 required standards.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed, maintain maintenance records, and update the metric system promptly.
• 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 required meetings.
• Manage EHS-related duties and keep associated actions timely.

Benefits

• PPG offers employee benefits programs designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits and coverage depend on applicable plan terms and are discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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