Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee equipment and facility maintenance operations at a plastics manufacturing facility in New Hampshire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance, a strong background in injection molding equipment, expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, and proven leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily maintenance operations, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Ensure the reliability and performance of injection molding presses, molds, conveyors, dryers, thermolators, and auxiliary equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot PLC systems, preferably Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime.
- Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, equipment records, and service histories.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, and setup reduction.
- Collaborate with production and other departments to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
- Establish and enforce maintenance procedures, safety standards, and best practices.
- Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel while ensuring efficient allocation of resources and timely completion of maintenance activities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 6+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Previous experience managing or supervising a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of injection molding equipment and plastics manufacturing processes preferred.
- Expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
- Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, electrical diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive maintenance performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.