Maintenance Manager

Alexandria Extrusion MidAmerica LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria Industries is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for all maintenance activities across our plant. You will drive preventive and predictive programs, mentor staff, and manage budgets while ensuring safety, reliability, and equipment uptime.

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical and automation expertise, plus proven leadership and budgeting skills to align maintenance work with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of maintenance management experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with CMMS, MS Office and maintenance planning tools.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety-first culture and OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Develop multi-year maintenance strategies to improve uptime and reduce costs.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with the COO on budgets and expense management.
• Oversee CMMS data integrity and KPI reporting (uptime, downtime, PM completion).
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships for safe, cost-effective service.
• Lead transition from reactive to proactive maintenance practices.
• Oversee spare parts and consumables inventory.
• Support performance reviews and growth planning for the team.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvements.
• Oversee facility utilities, systems, and grounds maintenance.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

MS Office

Maintenance planning

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Automation (PLC/Robotics)

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial/electrical/mechanical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning tools

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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