Maintenance Manager - Plastics Manufacturing

IPEX Group•Kingman, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at their Kingman facility. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, facility performance, and workplace safety. The Maintenance Manager will drive continuous improvement, lead capital projects, develop talent, and support production and operational success.

Requirements

College diploma or university degree required.
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven success leading maintenance teams and delivering operational performance improvements.
Experience managing capital projects, maintenance budgets, and contractor relationships.
Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements in manufacturing environments.
Industrial electrical systems and controls.
PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Motors, drives, and process instrumentation.
Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 environments.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is an asset.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programs.

Responsibilities

Lead all maintenance activities, including repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installations, facility maintenance, and capital projects.
Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Prioritize maintenance work based on safety, quality, production needs, and business impact.
Manage maintenance and capital budgets while tracking expenditures and project costs.
Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries and proactively address hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
Lead and continuously improve 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Manage project schedules, contractor communications, cost control, equipment deliveries, and project status reporting.
Research and evaluate new equipment, technologies, and materials to support plant growth and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, technical drawings, and compliance-related documentation.
Collaborate with HSE to support contractor management programs and environmental compliance initiatives.
Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance team members while supporting succession planning and employee retention efforts.
Drive equipment reliability, downtime reduction, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.