Maintenance Manager

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

The fundamental purpose of this position is to identify requirements and ensure appropriate action is taken to meet the maintenance needs of various facility systems, such as HVAC, refrigeration, PLC, electrical, hydraulics and automation. This position is responsible for ensuring all equipment, facilities, and grounds are maintained and working in optimal condition to support production and safety.

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets overall maintenance department goals, processes, and procedures to accomplish company objectives and KPIs
• Ensures all health, safety, and regulations are followed
• Creates and maintains a preventive maintenance system as well as procedures to keep day-to-day operations and equipment running efficiently and effectively
• Oversee Equipment Maintenance and Facility Maintenance departments
• Manage and execute facility maintenance program to include assessments, repair, and construction projects
• Maintain safe and clean work environment. Train personnel on processes and procedures
• Plan the work and monitor performance – determine the techniques to be used and apportion the work among maintenance employees
• Analyze data, investigate issues, identify solutions, and recommend actions to improve KPI targets
• Participate and make recommendations for developing and improving performance evaluations and interviewing candidates
• Contribute to Godfrey cultural vision including but not limited to working in a positive fashion with teammates and leadership, taking initiative, and having ownership of work
• Flexible, performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Proven track record of minimized equipment down time
• Proven track record of increasing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Proven track record of taking organization from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Succeeds in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience with PLCs and automation is highly desirable
• Highly skilled in problem-solving and team-building