Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

MMI Engineered Solutions; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MMI Engineered Solutions in Saline, MI is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations across Saline and Warren facilities. You will work with Production, Quality, and Engineering to maximize uptime, improve reliability, and proactively maintain injection molding machines, automation, and facility systems.

The role requires 4–8 years hands-on maintenance experience with 1–3 years leading a team, experience with plastics equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems,

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of practical, hands-on maintenance experience in machine repair.
• 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 electrical systems in plastic molding environments.
• Robotics training a plus; injection molding certification a plus.
• Excellent time management and ability to complete projects on time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Willingness to travel between facilities and work weekends/overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities and staffing.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance staff for technical growth.
• Oversee maintenance employee timecards and policy compliance.
• Ensure preventative maintenance, repairs, and facility projects are on schedule.
• Maintain PM schedules on IQMS/DelmiaWorks and manage spare parts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and program production equipment including automation.
• Identify root causes of issues, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain EMS systems for maintenance and facilities.
• Contribute to creating a safe working environment and plant operations.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Injection molding equipment

Automation equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical systems

Robotics training

Injection molding certification

Communication skills

Travel between facilities

Overtime availability

Education

Associates degree or technical certification

Injection molding class certification

Tools

IQMS (DelmiaWorks)

Job description

At MMI Engineered Solutions, 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 facilites. 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 at MMI?

• 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!

MMI Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All MMI Engineered Solutions employees complete a pre‑employment background check and drug screen. MMI Engineered Solutions is an alcohol and drug free workplace.