Maintenance Manager – Injection Molding

Maintenance Manager – Injection Molding

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing / Injection Molding
Salary: $130K - $145K

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong injection molding background to lead maintenance operations within a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

The Maintenance Manager will be a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and reliability of production equipment and facility systems. This position will lead the maintenance team, develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, minimize equipment downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize production efficiency.

Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment is required. The ideal candidate will have extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong technical knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment, and a proven background leading maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team, including assigning daily responsibilities, coordinating work orders, and evaluating performance.
• Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of injection molding machines, automated production equipment, and facility systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and plant leadership to resolve equipment issues and maintain production schedules.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify recurring failures, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, including machine downtime, equipment reliability, maintenance costs, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Plan and coordinate maintenance resources, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop standardized maintenance procedures, documentation, and accountability measures to improve departmental efficiency.
• Manage outside contractors, equipment vendors, and service providers.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage maintenance budgets, including annual budget planning and cost-control initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs, improve equipment performance, and increase production efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and equipment safeguarding requirements.
• Oversee facility maintenance and ensure compliance with applicable building, fire protection, and safety regulations.
• Identify employee training needs and implement development plans to strengthen technical capabilities.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused work environment while maintaining departmental productivity and performance standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Injection molding maintenance experience is required. Candidates must have a strong background working with injection molding equipment and associated manufacturing systems.
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including industrial automation, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and manufacturing equipment.
• Previous maintenance management or supervisory experience, including leading and developing maintenance personnel.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment, machine controls, and industrial maintenance systems.
• Experience analyzing equipment downtime, maintenance KPIs, and OEE to drive operational improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital improvement projects, and outside service providers.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, industrial safety practices, and equipment safeguarding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Injection molding maintenance experience within the packaging industry.
• Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) designation.
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of SAP.