Plant Maintenance Manager

Charles Industries.•Whitestown, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team who acts as a technical advisor and is responsible for overall maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant manufacturing equipment and the overall facility itself. Provides leadership and supervision to the Maintenance team in the assignment and coordination of work to ensure safety, quality, and maximum production efficiencies.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Exceptional leadership and proven team building skills.
Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Prior management or supervisory experience required.
Experience in maintenance management within the plastic molding industry.
In-depth knowledge of plastic molding machines, processes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a plastic molding manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of machine maintenance employees.
Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the machines.
Conduct regular inspections of molding machines to identify and address wear, malfunctions, and other issues that may impact production efficiency.
Coordinate and perform repairs, retrofits, and upgrades to plastic molding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks to align with production schedules, minimizing downtime and disruption.
Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
Collaborate with procurement to maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables for plastic molding equipment.
Evaluate and recommend equipment enhancements or replacements to improve efficiency and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and performance metrics.
Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement based on data analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.