TOLEDO MAINTENANCE MANAGER
About The Position
As part of the launch of our new manufacturing facility in Toledo, Ohio, we are seeking an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Manager to join our leadership team. This critical role will be responsible for ensuring world-class equipment reliability, driving injection molding manufacturing performance, and establishing maintenance excellence from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting plant start-up activities, leading maintenance operations, and developing a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. This position is ideally suited for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, proven manufacturing experience, and a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- Technical certifications or equivalent expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of injection molding processes and manufacturing equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in maintenance and manufacturing operations within a high-volume industrial or automotive environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance teams and manufacturing operations.
- Proven success implementing continuous improvement initiatives and improving equipment reliability.
- Experience supporting plant launches, equipment installations, or major industrialization projects is highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Results-oriented with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead all injection molding manufacturing activities while ensuring compliance with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards.
- Drive operational performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency across injection processes.
- Establish and monitor key manufacturing performance indicators to achieve plant objectives.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and cost control.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Program teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive maintenance strategy for all plant equipment and facilities.
- Establish predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
- Ensure rapid response to equipment failures while driving permanent corrective actions and root cause analysis.
- Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and technical support activities.
- Build and maintain a robust spare parts inventory and maintenance stores system.
- Lead and develop a skilled maintenance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support plant start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring maintenance readiness for new equipment and production systems.
- Partner with Program Development and Industrial Engineering teams during equipment installation, validation, and ramp-up phases.
- Participate in the implementation of transfer projects, equipment fine-tuning, and production readiness activities.
- Contribute to maintenance area layout development and CAPEX-related installation projects.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with corporate SHE policies and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory, environmental, and technical standards.
- Manage contractor activities and maintain safe permit-to-work processes.
- Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget.
- Identify and prioritize capital investment opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Prepare and support CAPEX requests and project justifications.
- Monitor maintenance costs and drive cost-effective asset management practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
