Head of Maintenance & Asset Reliability

Socket.dev; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Leader to guide a manufacturing maintenance team in Indiana. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, optimize OEE, and lead safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role requires 7+ years in maintenance leadership, a engineering degree, and strong project management. You will oversee PLC-based automation projects, coordinate with production, and mentor staff for high reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proven record of reducing downtime and increasing OEE.
• Experience with PLCs and automation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sets overall maintenance department goals, processes, and procedures to accomplish company objectives and KPIs.
• Ensures health, safety, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Creates and maintains a preventive maintenance system and day-to-day procedures.
• Oversees Equipment and Facility Maintenance departments and activities.
• Manages maintenance program including assessments, repairs, and projects.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and trains personnel.
• Plans work and allocates tasks among maintenance staff.
• Analyzes data to identify issues, solutions, and KPI improvements.
• Participates in performance evaluations and hires.
• Contributes to company culture with proactive ownership.
• Flexible, performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Manufacturing environment

OEE improvement

Preventive to predictive maintenance

Project management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

PLCs & automation

Team building

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC/Automation tools

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Leader to guide a manufacturing maintenance team in Indiana. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, optimize OEE, and lead safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role requires 7+ years in maintenance leadership, a engineering degree, and strong project management. You will oversee PLC-based automation projects, coordinate with production, and mentor staff for high reliability.