is looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team in the Flint, MI area! This is a hands-on leadership role based in Flint, MI, supporting a smaller, fast-paced plant environment where versatility and ownership are key. The Maintenance Manager will spend significant time on the production floor, not only leading maintenance efforts but also actively performing technician-level work to keep equipment running safely and efficiently. This role will oversee a small team while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will take the lead in driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing equipment reliability, and supporting capital projects, all while rolling up your sleeves to address issues in real time. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment and enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on execution. As part of a growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on plant performance, uptime, and overall operational success.
- Engage operations to determine critical priorities and ensure the Maintenance group is meeting these priorities.
- Lead the Maintenance group in evaluating inadequacies of system design and presenting modifications to management for approval and support in implementing the approved changes.
- Drive continuous improvement activities related to the maintenance department, the plant, and its processes.
- Provides strategic leadership for defining and executing the Plant and Maintenance Department's vision, objectives, strategies, and metrics.
- Supervise maintenance technician team including preparation of maintenance personnel evaluations and management of call-in schedule.
- Oversee the development and implementation of predictive and preventative maintenance programs necessary to support asset availability effectively.
- Maintain spare parts/supplies inventory and budget as well as equipment history files.
- Lead the overall training and development of the maintenance group.
- Act as a technical resource to the plant leadership team.
- Promote plant safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering is strongly preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in plant maintenance or engineering, with a proven track record in managing maintenance operations and reliability teams.
- Expertise in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. Familiarity with extrusion technology or blown film equipment is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage maintenance and reliability teams effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to troubleshoot various issues and program PLCs and Drives (Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.) is a plus.
- Experience with Metric driven reliability preferred.
- Positive, results-oriented with a focus on achieving operational goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Pay Transparency: Base Range $80k-$90k + Bonus + Benefit
