Maintenance Manager - Plastics Manufacturing

Axis Communications; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX, a leading North American provider of advanced plastic piping systems, seeks a Maintenance Manager for the Kingman, AZ plant. You will lead maintenance operations, drive reliability initiatives, and manage capital projects to maximize uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance, coordinating with stakeholders, and guiding a high-performing team while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMMS and capital project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee maintenance operations, equipment repairs, and capital projects for safe, reliable plant performance.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Manage budgets, timelines, contractor performance, and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and process control systems.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS

Electrical & mechanical systems

PLC programming & troubleshooting

Budget management

Staff development

Education

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (degree or equivalent)

Engineering Technology (related)

Tools

CMMS Software (e.g., SAP EAM)

Microsoft Office

Job description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Manager. This role is based at our plant in Kingman, Arizona and reports to the Plant Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing plant maintenance, capital projects, equipment installation, and facility infrastructure. This position is responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing maintenance team.

Principal Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety excellence by promoting proactive hazard identification, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and oversee all maintenance operations, including equipment repairs, facility maintenance, installations, and capital projects to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment uptime and support operational objectives.
• Manage maintenance and capital budgets, project timelines, contractor performance, and resource allocation to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, automation, and process control systems, supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to coordinate maintenance activities, equipment installations, material deliveries, and project execution.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and processes that enhance reliability, productivity, and operational performance.
• Ensure maintenance documentation, equipment records, and compliance-related activities are maintained in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team through performance management, training, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive workplace organization and operational excellence through 5S and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver results
• Experience with CMMS Programs and strong knowledge in Microsoft Office programs
• Advanced technical knowledge in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, electrical controls, process instrumentation, PLC programming and troubleshooting motors and drives.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]