Plant Maintenance Manager

Plant Maintenance Manager Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Maintenance & Reliability Leader Lead Maintenance & Reliability at a Growing Advanced Manufacturing Facility

Are you a hands‑on maintenance leader who thrives in fast‑paced manufacturing environments and enjoys building strong teams and reliable systems?

My client, a growing global manufacturing organization with multiple facilities and more than 1,000 employees worldwide
, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability operations at their new manufacturing facility in the Greater Indianapolis area
. Supporting a 24/7 plastic molding and assembly operation with approximately 75 employees
, this role will be responsible for building a strong preventive maintenance culture, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a skilled team of technicians supporting automated manufacturing operations.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys working closely with operations to drive uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive base salary: $96,000–$123,000 depending on experience
• Competitive BCBS Anthem group health insurance with PPO and HSA options
• Strong 401(k) program with 50% match on up to 8% contributions
• Annual 3% non-elective company contribution to the 401(k) plan
• 9 paid company holidays plus PTO
• Opportunity to lead maintenance operations in a new and growing manufacturing facility
• Work for a global manufacturing organization with multiple locations and strong long‑term growth

The Plant Maintenance Manager will lead maintenance and reliability operations at a modern plastic molding and assembly facility operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment, facilities systems, and automated manufacturing processes.

Reporting to plant leadership, the Maintenance Manager will lead a team of maintenance technicians while working closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to implement preventive maintenance programs, improve equipment uptime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead maintenance operations supporting a 24/7 plastic molding and assembly facility
• Supervise and develop a team of 4–6 maintenance technicians
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ensure reliability and uptime of injection molding equipment and automated production systems
• Troubleshoot and support electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems
• Manage maintenance planning, work orders, and equipment tracking using CMMS systems
• Oversee facility systems including utilities, HVAC, and plant infrastructure
• Support capital equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Partner with operations leadership to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field
• Experience leading maintenance operations within manufacturing environments
• Hands‑on experience supporting plastic molding or automated manufacturing equipment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation systems
• Experience implementing preventive maintenance and reliability programs
• Experience managing maintenance teams in 24/7 manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of CMMS maintenance systems
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with production and engineering teams
• Willingness to be on call to support critical plant operations when needed
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high-volume manufacturing environment

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