Associate Director, Plant Maintenance; TPM​/Reliability​/CNC Manufacturing

Associate Director, Plant Maintenance (TPM / Reliability / CNC Manufacturing)

Pay: $140k - $160k/yr (plus annual bonus opportunity, relocation assistance available, comprehensive benefits package included)

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana Zip code: 46222

Shift: Day

Start Date:

ASAP Tags: #TPM, #Total Productive Maintenance , #Reliability Engineering, #Lean Manufacturing, #CNC, #Fanuc Robotics, #OEE, #MTTR, #MTBF, #Predictive Maintenance, #Preventive Maintenance, #Gear Manufacturing, #Heat Treat, #Automation, #Kaizen, #Root Cause Analysis , #Operational Excellence

Candidates must be U.S. citizens. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and comprehensive background check.

Overview:
Our client, a global leader in advanced manufacturing and powertrain technologies, is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Plant Maintenance to lead maintenance and reliability operations within a highly automated manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven maintenance professional who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and has a passion for driving Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

The successful candidate will inherit a large and diverse manufacturing operation consisting of approximately 450 fabrication and inspection assets plus over 400 assembly-related systems, including:

• CNC machining centers
• Gear manufacturing and finishing equipment
• Robotics and automated assembly systems
• Heat treat and induction hardening equipment
• Precision inspection and metrology systems
• Automated washing and material handling equipment

This role is ideal for someone who has successfully transformed maintenance organizations, improved equipment reliability, and developed high-performing teams in a demanding manufacturing environment.

This is not a developmental role. We are seeking a hands-on leader who can quickly assess current systems, identify opportunities, and drive meaningful change from day one. The Associate Director of Plant Maintenance is responsible for leading salaried and hourly maintenance teams in support of plant operations while championing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Operational Excellence initiatives. This leader will oversee maintenance strategy, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement efforts with the goal of improving equipment availability, reducing downtime, and building a world-class maintenance organization.

10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience leading salaried and hourly maintenance personnel. Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and maintenance KPIs. Strong background supporting CNC machining and automated manufacturing equipment.

Experience in one or more of the following industries:
Automotive, Powertrain or Transmission Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Agricultural Equipment, Heavy Industrial Manufacturing.

Leadership & Team Development:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, and Maintenance/Reliability Engineers. Provide indirect leadership to 40+ hourly maintenance employees (5-7 Direct Reports) Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Drive employee engagement, performance management, and career development. Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams. Promote a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership:
Develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment uptime and overall plant performance. Lead preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance programs to reduce emergency downtime. Improve equipment reliability through disciplined root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions. Optimize spare parts management and maintenance planning processes.

Drive improvements in:
Equipment Availability Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) Preventive Maintenance Compliance Units Per Hour (UPH) Establish systems and processes that create sustainable improvements across the organization.

Operational Excellence & TPM:
Serve as the site champion for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Lead TPM pillar activities including:
Planned Maintenance Autonomous Maintenance Focused Improvement Equipment Reliability Coach teams on Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies. Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize structured…