Senior Maintenance Manager, Injection Molding Equipment

JMJ Phillip Group; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong plastics injection molding background to oversee maintenance operations, lead a team of technicians across three shifts, and ensure the reliability of manufacturing equipment at our Michigan facility.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement, coordinating with production to minimize downtime and sustain production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience managing maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastics injection molding equipment.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to foster a positive team culture and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance activities to ensure manufacturing equipment and facility systems operate reliably.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate timely repairs.
• Ensure maintenance activities support production schedules and operational goals.
• Supervise and support a team of five maintenance technicians across three shifts.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to improve team performance and technical capabilities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Coordinate maintenance coverage and ensure consistent communication between shifts.
• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of plastics injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions to prevent future failures.
• Support equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with workplace safety standards and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and repair histories.
• Promote safe work practices and proper use of tools and maintenance equipment.
• Monitor maintenance performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and repair costs.
• Coordinate with production and other departments to address equipment concerns.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Team coaching

Job description

JMJ Phillip Group seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong plastics injection molding background to oversee maintenance operations, lead a team of technicians across three shifts, and ensure the reliability of manufacturing equipment at our Michigan facility.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement, coordinating with production to minimize downtime and sustain production schedules.