Plant Maintenance Manager

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company; Whitestown, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Charles Industries seeks a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of molding equipment and facility systems. This role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and data-driven decision making in a manufacturing environment.

You will develop maintenance plans, manage a budget, and coordinate with procurement for spare parts while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the machines.
• Conduct regular inspections of molding machines to identify wear and malfunctions impacting production.
• Coordinate and perform repairs, retrofits, and upgrades to plastic molding equipment.
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks to align with production schedules, minimizing downtime.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with city, county, state agencies.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with procurement to maintain spare parts inventory.
• Evaluate equipment enhancements or replacements to improve efficiency.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and performance metrics.
• Provide data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

CMMS

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Safety regulations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

On-Target Bonus: 3%

About the job

The Plant Maintenance Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team who acts as a technical advisor and is responsible for overall maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant manufacturing equipment and the overall facility itself. Provides leadership and supervision to the Maintenance team in the assignment and coordination of work to ensure safety, quality, and maximum production efficiencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage a team of machine maintenance employees.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the machines.
• Conduct regular inspections of molding machines to identify and address wear, malfunctions, and other issues that may impact production efficiency.
• Coordinate and perform repairs, retrofits, and upgrades to plastic molding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks to align with production schedules, minimizing downtime and disruption.
• Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Collaborate with procurement to maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables for plastic molding equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment enhancements or replacements to improve efficiency and reduce long-term maintenance costs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and performance metrics.
• Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement based on data analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional leadership and proven team building skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience as a maintenance technician.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior management or supervisory experience required.
• Experience in maintenance management within the plastic molding industry.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic molding machines, processes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a plastic molding manufacturing environment.

Proficiency

• Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and MS Office applications.

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands to touch, handle, and feel objects, and use tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and twist. Push and Pull carts and pallet jacks, loaded or empty.
• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Charles Industries weight rule: 35 lbs. and under can be lifted alone. 35 - 50 lbs. can be lifted by one person if they feel comfortable doing so. 50 lbs. or more requires the employee to get assistance or use a lifting device. (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, scissor table, buddy system).
• Vision abilities required are close, peripheral, and depth. Must have the ability to recognize color.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• Employees regularly work near moving, vibrating, mechanical equipment, occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Exposed to minimal risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level is moderate.

At Amphenol Charles Industries, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you. Amphenol Charles Industries offers competitive wage and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.