Maintenance Leader for Manufacturing Excellence

IFS Coatings Inc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS Coatings Inc in Indiana seeks a maintenance leader to build and guide a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will drive maintenance programs, mentor technicians, and champion a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

You will oversee preventive/predictive maintenance, manage budgets, and implement CMMS systems. Strong leadership, PLC/HMI knowledge, and a passion for developing people are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven track record in team building, performance management, and training program development.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience implementing and managing CMMS systems (Fiix, eMaint, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a skilled maintenance team, including technicians, electricians, and support staff.
• Develop and implement training programs and career paths to elevate capabilities.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to plan and execute capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Implement and manage a modern CMMS to streamline work orders, PMs, and asset history tracking.
• Champion a safety-first mindset and ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Monitor KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and PM completion rates, and take data-driven action to improve performance.
• Manage budgets for labor, parts, and contractors while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to address recurring issues

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team building

Training programs

CMMS implementation

KPI monitoring

Tools

Fiix CMMS

eMaint

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC/HMI knowledge

Job description

IFS Coatings Inc in Indiana seeks a maintenance leader to build and guide a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will drive maintenance programs, mentor technicians, and champion a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

You will oversee preventive/predictive maintenance, manage budgets, and implement CMMS systems. Strong leadership, PLC/HMI knowledge, and a passion for developing people are essential.