Position Profile: Plant Maintenance Manager
Location: Greater Indianapolis, IN
Plant Maintenance Manager
Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Maintenance & Reliability Leader
Lead Maintenance & Reliability at a Growing Advanced Manufacturing Facility
Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys building strong teams and reliable systems?
My client, a growing global manufacturing organization with multiple facilities and more than 1,000 employees worldwide, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability operations at their new manufacturing facility in the Greater Indianapolis area. Supporting a 24/7 plastic molding and assembly operation with approximately 75 employees, this role will be responsible for building a strong preventive maintenance culture, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a skilled team of technicians supporting automated manufacturing operations.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys working closely with operations to drive uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Why You Should Apply
Competitive base salary: $96,000–$123,000 depending on experience
Competitive BCBS Anthem group health insurance with PPO and HSA options
Strong 401(k) program with 50% match on up to 8% contributions
Annual 3% non-elective company contribution to the 401(k) plan
9 paid company holidays plus PTO
Opportunity to lead maintenance operations in a new and growing manufacturing facility
Work for a global manufacturing organization with multiple locations and strong long-term growth
Position Summary
The Plant Maintenance Manager will lead maintenance and reliability operations at a modern plastic molding and assembly facility operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment, facilities systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
Reporting to plant leadership, the Maintenance Manager will lead a team of maintenance technicians while working closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to implement preventive maintenance programs, improve equipment uptime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Lead maintenance operations supporting a 24/7 plastic molding and assembly facility
Supervise and develop a team of 4–6 maintenance technicians
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Ensure reliability and uptime of injection molding equipment and automated production systems
Troubleshoot and support electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems
Manage maintenance planning, work orders, and equipment tracking using CMMS systems
Oversee facility systems including utilities, HVAC, and plant infrastructure
Support capital equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
Partner with operations leadership to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency
What You’ll Bring
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field
Experience leading maintenance operations within manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience supporting plastic molding or automated manufacturing equipment
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation systems
Experience implementing preventive maintenance and reliability programs
Experience managing maintenance teams in 24/7 manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of CMMS maintenance systems
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with production and engineering teams
Willingness to be on call to support critical plant operations when needed
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
How To Apply
We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to crusnak@mworkssearch.com and tell us why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.
