Maintenance Manager

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER. We are looking for a Maintenance Manager, preferably with a background in plastics manufacturing such as molding, extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding, extrusion, etc. A strong manager with no plastics background will be considered if they demonstrate a proven ability to lead, multi-task, and drive department success.

This role is responsible for maintenance in the plant, including preventative maintenance. The organization is growing, profitable, and well-funded, with a focus on customer service and employee development. The GM is located at another facility. The manager will mentor staff and be involved without micro-managing.

$/yr - $/yr

This range is provided by Plastic Executive Recruiters. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Ensure safety is paramount in the Maintenance Area and promote a safety-focused culture across all departments.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and foster a Team atmosphere within the Maintenance department.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to maintenance leads, technicians, and sub-contractors to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting, implementing solutions, and solving problems with the team.
• Create and review SOPs and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Plans.
• Monitor daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; manage performance to budget, including spare parts, purchases, and costs.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and maintenance capital expenditures within financial constraints.
• Manage vendor/contractor proposals, expenditures, and work performed.
• Oversee training, staffing, and development of Maintenance department personnel.
• Develop and review goals/targets and provide annual performance appraisals for maintenance staff.
• Manage spare parts inventory and CMMS processes; review and approve capital equipment and plant change specifications.

• Degree or 10-15 years of Maintenance Management experience.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in:
  Electrical systems (drives, servos, motors, plant electrical, switch gear, control panels).
• Troubleshooting electronics (overview of PLCs, sensors) — no programming.
• Troubleshooting automation (robotics and automated assembly) — no programming.
• Grounds maintenance (Lawn/Landscape, parking areas, lighting).
• 5 years of supervision/management experience with strong training, coaching/mentoring skills.
• Strong knowledge of Preventative and Predictive Maintenance.
• Hands-on leader who works with technicians to troubleshoot and achieve goals.
• Professional manager with outstanding team-building skills.

• Strong managerial capabilities preferred; plastics experience is a plus but not required.
• CMMS experience; familiarity with rollout is a plus.
• Excellent training ability; ability to delegate and optimize team performance; coordinate with schedulers and purchasing.
• Degree is preferred, but demonstrated professional experience is valued.

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Locations referenced in inferred job descriptions (e.g., West Chicago, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Crest Hill) are provided for context and do not constitute guaranteed postings.