Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Amrize; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life

HSAs & FSAs

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Elevate is seeking a Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager to lead a maintenance team and drive reliability improvements on polyiso production lines. You will balance engineering strategy with hands-on troubleshooting in a 24/7 operation.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree and 7–10 years in manufacturing, including 5 years in engineering/reliability, with strong leadership and budgeting skills. Join a people-first environment focused on best-in-class reliability.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in engineering/reliability roles.
• Proven experience leading a direct-report team (Supervisors/Technicians).
• Hands-on proficiency: able to work with tools and troubleshoot on the floor.
• Strong project management, including budgeting and vendor negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to the Maintenance Supervisor and technician team.
• Mentor the FAME apprentice and ensure proper on-the-job training.
• Lead efforts to improve teammate relations within the department and across manufacturing.
• Collaborate with sister sites to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Hands-on troubleshooting

Communication

Change management

Team building

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Expert

CMRP

CRL

ARP

Maintenance planning

Asset maintenance strategy

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

Maintenance Connection

SAP

Data Historian

Job description

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better™.

Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit ElevateCommercialBP.com to learn more.

We’re seeking a Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager who’s ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride—all built to help our partners and team succeed.

About The Role

The Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving process improvements through Lean Manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration. As the site’s primary technical resource, you will lead a high-performing team—including a Maintenance Supervisor, 8 multi-skilled technicians, and a FAME apprentice—to sustain and exceed a world-class OEE of 89%. This is a "working leader" position that requires a sophisticated balance of engineering-level reliability strategy and hands‑on mechanical/electrical troubleshooting to support a 24/7 continuous operation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership & People Development

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and direction to the Maintenance Supervisor and the technician team through Gemba walks and one-on-one observations.
• Serve as the primary mentor for the FAME apprentice, ensuring their on-the-job training aligns with world-class technical standards and curriculum.
• Lead efforts to improve teammate relations both within the department and across the broader manufacturing operation.
• Collaborate with sister sites to solve complex problems and share regional best practices.

Reliability & Operational Excellence

• Own the reliability and maintainability of all equipment, utilities, facilities, and controls for the polyiso production lines.
• Systematically develop and monitor Asset Maintenance Plan focused on transitioning from reactive to Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Drive the plant toward "World Class" metrics, focusing on OEE, first-pass yield, and optimized fixed/variable costs.
• Develop sustainable solutions for repetitive failures and electrical/mechanical equipment issues using formal root cause analysis.

Capital Projects & Financial Management

• Identify and manage capital needs (production, safety, and building) from inception to completion.
• Direct all project phases: estimating, fund procurement, equipment specification, vendor management, and onsite safety supervision.
• Own the Maintenance OpEx budget, including oversight of MRO parts inventory and contractor service agreements to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Safety & Compliance

• Serve as a key resource for safety-related issues and maintain steadfast environmental regulatory compliance.

Energy Management

• Expertly manage and oversee Lock Out Tag Out Try Out (LOTOTO) programs and energy control procedures to ensure zero-harm during maintenance activities.
• Process Safety: Direct compliance and technical oversight for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) standards, ensuring all mechanical integrity and pressure vessel requirements are met.
• Identify and manage Capital needs for safety and environmental improvements from inception to completion, including funds procurement and supervising safe onsite work.

What We’re Looking For

• 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years specifically in engineering/reliability roles.
• Proven experience leading and developing a direct-report team (Supervisors/Technicians) in a manufacturing environment.
• "Hands-on" proficiency: Must be able to work with tools and support technicians during complex troubleshooting on the floor.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent communication, change management, and team-building capabilities.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Expert, CMRP, CRL, or ARP.
• Systems: Proficiency in Maintenance Connection (or similar CMMS), SAP, and data historian systems.
• Lean: Advanced training and application of Lean tools in a continuous flow environment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.