Maintenance Manager

IPL Schoeller; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Goodyear, Arizona is looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of plant equipment ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. This role requires a strong background in the injection molding industry, effective management skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, advanced maintenance skills, and a technical degree. Responsibilities include managing maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting plant operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Injection Molding field or related industry.
• Previous maintenance/tooling-processing management experience is required.
• Experience with large tonnage machines (4000 tons).
• Understanding of plastics materials.
• Experience with Automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repair of plant equipment and systems.
• Establish and manage maintenance programs and inventory.
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support plant operations through maintenance coordination.

Skills

Advanced Maintenance skills

Management skills

Proficient skills in MS Office

Strong understanding of OSHA Safety Standards

Teamwork ability

Education

Two-year Technical or associate's degree

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

The role

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing effective systems for the maintenance function, and for developing and managing an effective maintenance department staffing, including hiring and training of all maintenance department personnel. This position is also responsible for managing costs associated with the maintenance department.

As a Maintenance Manager At IPL You Will

• Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in the plastics industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiate reordering when necessary.
• Maintain and repair shop equipment.
• Establish and maintain a computer-based maintenance management system for tracking orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
• Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the maintenance department; review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.
• Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Support the Plant Operations Department by planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are always met.
• Coordinate activities with Plant Operations Departments.
• Report directly with the operations departments to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Communicate directly with the Plant Manager to ensure effective interaction between maintenance activities and quality requirements, including participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Support company- and plant-wide safety programs by providing technical expertise/support and training.
• Be responsible for special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that direct report(s) are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the department's responsibilities and goals can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Communicate regularly with all direct report(s), both individually and as a team (if applicable), to ensure good two-way communication concerning progress and other issues.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contributions. Manage performance issues within company guidelines, working with Human Resources.
• Follow the company’s Human Resources policies and procedures, and promote awareness of, and compliance with, these policies by direct report(s).

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Two-year Technical or associate's degree required.
• 10+ years Injection Molding field or related industry.
• Advanced Maintenance skills required.
• Experience with large tonnage machines (4000 tons).
• Strong understanding of OSHA Safety Standards.
• Previous maintenance/tooling-processing management experience is required.
• The ability to work in a high-volume work environment in a team atmosphere is essential.
• Proven management skills in a team environment.
• Proficient skills in MS Office; Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
• Has a thorough understanding of plastics materials.
• Experience with Automation a plus.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record may be required.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.
• Ability to respond to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to climb ladders, squat, kneel, stand and/or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and maneuver at least 60 pounds.
• Must have good balance and the ability to work at heights.
• Ability to work more than eight hours per day and on weekends as business needs arise.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Travel, both domestic and international, may be required.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!