Maintenance Manager - Plastics Manufacturing

IPEX by Aliaxis; Kingman (AZ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

IPEX, a North American leader in thermoplastic piping systems, seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager for its Kingman, AZ facility. You will lead maintenance, preventive programs, and capital projects, while driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, CMMS experience, and a strong safety/ES&H background. Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to optimize equipment performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record leading maintenance teams and improving reliability.
• Experience managing capital projects, budgets, and contractors.
• Familiarity with CMMS and strong safety/ES&H knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Lead maintenance activities, including repairs, preventive maintenance, and capital projects.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Prioritize work based on safety, quality, production and cost impact.
• Manage budgets, track expenditures, and report project status.
• Champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Leadership to boost equipment performance.
• Supervise contractors, manage communications, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, drawings, and compliance documentation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Safety culture

Budget management

Project coordination

Formation

College diploma

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

IPEX is a North American leader in thermoplastic piping systems, committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our Kingman facility.

In this role, you will lead maintenance operations across the plant, ensuring equipment reliability, facility performance, and workplace safety. You'll have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead capital projects, develop talent, and play a key role in supporting production and operational success.

What You'll Do

• Lead all maintenance activities, including repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installations, facility maintenance, and capital projects.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Prioritize maintenance work based on safety, quality, production needs, and business impact.
• Manage maintenance and capital budgets while tracking expenditures and project costs.
• Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries and proactively address hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Lead and continuously improve 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage project schedules, contractor communications, cost control, equipment deliveries, and project status reporting.
• Research and evaluate new equipment, technologies, and materials to support plant growth and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, technical drawings, and compliance-related documentation.
• Collaborate with HSE to support contractor management programs and environmental compliance initiatives.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance team members while supporting succession planning and employee retention efforts.
• Drive equipment reliability, downtime reduction, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

What We're Looking For:

• College diploma or university degree required.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading maintenance teams and delivering operational performance improvements.
• Experience managing capital projects, maintenance budgets, and contractor relationships.
• Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements in manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

• Industrial electrical systems and controls.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Motors, drives, and process instrumentation.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 environments.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programs.

Why Join IPEX?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings program with company contributions.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and safety-focused culture.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and operational success.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.
• Exposure to industrial equipment, noise, machinery, chemicals, and powered industrial vehicles.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and plant-floor inspections.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs.
• Required use of PPE as needed.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail].