Maintenance Manager

Alexandria Industries; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria Industries in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team and drive safe, reliable plant operations.

You will oversee preventive and predictive programs, manage budgets, and ensure CMMS data accuracy while partnering with other departments to improve uptime and cost efficiency.

The role requires a strong technical background in mechanical and electrical systems, vendor coordination, and a servant-leadership approach to develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CMMS software, Microsoft Office, and maintenance planning tools.
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems (PLC, robotics, hydraulics).
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Servant leadership mindset with mentorship and accountability.
• Strong project management and budgeting abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Develop multi-year maintenance strategies for uptime and cost efficiency.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with COO to develop budgets and manage expenses.
• Oversee CMMS data accuracy and KPI reporting.
• Lead proactive maintenance initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Support performance reviews, coaching, and growth planning.
• Identify cost reductions and process improvements.
• Manage facility utilities, systems, and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate cross-department projects related to maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Mechanical & electrical knowledge

PLC & robotics

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction for all maintenance department personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, team development, budgeting, and continuous improvement efforts. The manager ensures all maintenance activities align with Alexandria Industries' values, compliance standards, and long-term business goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Promote and support a safety-first culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety programs
• Develop and implement multi-year maintenance strategies focused on up-time improvement and cost efficiency.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for maintenance personnel using servant leadership principles.
• Collaborate with the COO to develop budgets and manage expenses within approved limits.
• Oversee CMMS utilization, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting on KPIs such as uptime, downtime, and PM completion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure safety while in our plants along with quality and cost-effective service.
• Lead initiatives to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance practices.
• Manage spare parts and consumable inventory to support maintenance operations.
• Support employee performance reviews, coaching, and growth planning to build a high-performing team.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Oversee facility utilities, systems, and grounds maintenance to ensure optimal operation and appearance.
• Serve as a key point of contact for cross-department collaboration on maintenance-related projects.

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading maintenance teams and implementing CMMS-based maintenance programs
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficiency with CMMS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and maintenance planning tools.
  • Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems (PLC, robotics, hydraulics).
  • Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • Servant leadership mindset and ability to empower teams through mentorship and accountability.
  • Strong project management and budgeting abilities.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
  • Strong project management and budgeting abilities.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
  • Physical ability to access various areas of the facility as needed for inspections and support.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard office equipment (computer, phone, printer, copier).
• Various industrial tools, machines and diagnostic instruments.
• Measurement tools such as calipers, multimeters, gauges, and micrometers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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