Maintenance Manager

Wolverine Staffing; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid disability (long & short‑

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Wolverine Staffing seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across Saline and Warren facilities. You will lead maintenance staff, optimize preventive programs, and work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering to maximize uptime of injection molding machines and related systems.

The role requires hands-on expertise in plastics, hydraulics/pneumatics, and robotics, with a focus on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical training required.
• 4–8 years hands-on maintenance experience in machine repair.
• 1–3 years leading a maintenance team.
• Experience with plastic injection molding equipment and automation.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics in molding environments.
• Willingness to travel between facilities.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance across Saline and Warren facilities.
• Supervise maintenance staff and plan workload.
• Ensure PM program and scheduling using IQMS (DelmiaWorks).
• Monitor uptime and drive continuous improvement KPIs.
• Manage spare parts inventory and repairs of equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering.

Skills

Maintenance management

Staff supervision

Preventative maintenance

Equipment troubleshooting

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Robotics knowledge

Injection molding experience

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or technical training

Tools

IQMS/DelmiaWorks

PLC programming

Job description

Maintenance Manager

We are committed to delivering quality products, on time, at a competitive price. As a leading provider of engineered plastics and composite solutions, our team works together to solve complex manufacturing challenges and deliver exceptional results for our customers

We are looking to add a Maintenance Manager to oversee and drive maintenance operations across our Saline and Warren production facilities. This position works closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering to maximize equipment uptime, improve equipment reliability, and drive proactive maintenance of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities, including training, assigning work, monitoring completion, ensuring consistent application of organizational practices and policies, and estimating staffing needs.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance staff to build technical capabilities and support continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance employee timecards, ensuring accurate timekeeping and compliance with company policy.
• Ensure preventative maintenance, repairs, and facility projects are completed on schedule.
• Maintain, add, and update preventative maintenance schedule on IQMS (DelmiaWorks)
• Manage spare part inventory and identify replacement components as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and program production equipment, including automated machinery, robots, and programmable controllers.
• Identify root causes of maintenance issues, monitor PM effectiveness, and track corporate KPIs to drive continuous improvement and reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Maintain and manage EMS systems for maintenance and facilities.
• Actively participate in creating and maintaining a safe working environment while improving plant operations.
• Other projects/duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associates degree, Trade or Technical School or equivalent experience
• Processing/injection molding class certification
• 4-8 years of practical, hands‑on maintenance experience in machine repair. With 1-3 years in leading a maintenance team.
• Demonstrated experience with plastic injection molding equipment, automation equipment, and auxiliary equipment.
• Practical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronical systems in plastic molding environments.
• Robotics training a plus.
• Injection molding certification a plus.
• Proven time management skills with a history of completing projects accurately and on‑time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism, judgement, and composure to effectively communicate with employees, leadership, and cross‑functional teams.
• Must be able to travel between facilities as required.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed to support production operations.

Work Environment and Expectations:

• This is a hands‑on manufacturing role that requires significant time on the production floor.
• The manufacturing environment may be hot, noisy, and dirty.
• The position requires standing, reaching, bending, and walking for extended periods of time.

Why Work with us?

• A rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short‑Term Disability (Company Paid), a robust Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.
• Paid Time Off
• Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one Diversity Holiday and Wellness Day)
• Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)
• Opportunities for growth and job training, for energetic, career‑minded individuals.
• Located in Saline, MI just minutes from Planet Fitness, Emagine Saline, Briarwood Mall and hundreds of local businesses!