Maintenance Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Campbellsburg, IN 47108

The Facility / Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all plant equipment, building systems, and maintenance personnel within a powder metal manufacturing facility. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, capital projects, spare parts management, contractor coordination, and facility infrastructure to support continuous production operations.

The Maintenance Manager works closely with production, engineering, quality, safety, and purchasing departments to minimize downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Manage all plant maintenance activities for powder metal production equipment including:
  • Compaction presses
  • Sinter furnaces
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Conveyors
  • Dust collection systems
  • CNC/machining equipment
  • Mixers and blenders
  • Heat treat equipment
  • Cooling systems and compressors
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues.
• Reduce unplanned downtime through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability metrics.

• Oversee facility systems including:
  • HVAC
  • Electrical distribution
  • Compressed air systems
  • Water systems
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Building structure and grounds
• Coordinate outside contractors and service vendors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local regulations.
• Maintain plant housekeeping and maintenance shop organization.

• Supervise maintenance technicians, electricians, and outside contractors.
• Schedule labor coverage for production support and emergency repairs.
• Train and develop maintenance personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions when required.
• Promote a safety-first culture throughout the department.

• Manage maintenance spare parts inventory and MRO supplies.
• Coordinate parts ordering and vendor relationships.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS systems such as:
  Megamation Direct Line
• Control maintenance budgets and repair costs.

• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in capital equipment installations and upgrades.
• Improve PM completion rates and maintenance response times.
• Assist engineering with equipment modifications and process improvements.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in:
  Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in powder metal, metal stamping, machining, heat treat, or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatics
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Motors and drives
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Mechanical power transmission
  • Predictive maintenance methods
• Ability to read:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Hydraulic diagrams
  • Mechanical drawings
  • CMMS experience required.

• OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E
• PLC training
• Welding/fabrication experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure

• Equipment uptime
• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Maintenance cost control
• Safety performance
• Spare parts inventory accuracy

• Industrial powder metal manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to:
  • Heat
  • Dust
  • Noise
  • Heavy machinery
  • Industrial chemicals and lubricants
• On-call availability for emergencies and plant shutdowns may be required.

• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Occasionally lift and move materials or equipment up to 35 pounds.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Visual acuity required for inspections and documentation review.
• Occasional bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting may be required.
• Non-standard/off-shift hours may be necessary for project support.

• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety training, risk assessments, and hazard identification.
• Utilize PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other gear as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions or practices promptly.
• Promote a safe and clean working environment