Maintenance Coordinator - Property Management

Puesto: Full Time Maintenance Coordinator - Property Management
Maintenance Manager

Location:

Querétaro, Mexico
Industry:  Automotive / Plastic Manufacturing

Employment Type:

Full-time
Company:  Confidential (Tier-1 / High-volume manufacturing environment)

Role Overview  We are seeking a  senior Maintenance Manager  to lead and transform the maintenance function for a high-volume  plastic manufacturing operation serving the automotive industry  . This is a  strategic leadership role  , responsible for defining maintenance strategy, driving operational excellence, and ensuring equipment reliability across all production areas.
The successful candidate will operate as a  department head  , reporting directly to Plant Leadership and acting as a key member of the plant management team.

Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of the  Maintenance function  for the plant, including preventive, predictive, corrective, and autonomous maintenance.
Define, implement, and continuously improve  TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) systems aligned with automotive best practices.
Lead and mature  PTM / Planned Technical Maintenance  strategies to reduce downtime, increase OEE, and extend asset life.
Ensure high availability and reliability of  plastic injection molding equipment  , auxiliaries, robots, chillers, dryers, conveyors, and utilities.
Develop and manage the  maintenance budget  , including spare parts strategy, CAPEX justification, and cost optimization.
Lead, coach, and develop a  multi-disciplinary maintenance organization  (mechanical, electrical, automation).
Drive root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis, and structured problem-solving for recurring breakdowns.
Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Industrial teams to support launches, process stability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with  automotive quality standards  , safety regulations, and internal audit requirements.
Establish KPIs and dashboards (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, downtime, maintenance cost) and report results to senior leadership.
Required Experience & Background
Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance Leader  in a manufacturing environment.
Automotive industry background is mandatory  (Tier-1 or Tier-2 preferred).
Strong hands-on and leadership experience in  plastic manufacturing  , specifically:
Plastic Injection Molding
Auxiliary equipment and automation
Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining  TPM frameworks  .
Solid experience with  PTM / Planned Maintenance systems  .
Experience leading teams in  high-volume, high-pressure production environments  .
Track record of reducing downtime, improving OEE, and stabilizing production through maintenance excellence.
Education & Technical Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Strong technical knowledge of:
Injection molding machines and peripherals
Electrical and mechanical systems
Automation and controls (PLC exposure preferred)
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement mindset.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Senior-level leadership presence with the ability to influence at Plant Management level.
Structured, data-driven decision making.
Strong communication skills in cross-functional environments.
Ability to build high-performance teams and develop future leaders.
Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accou