Maintenance Manager Needed- Urbana, IL(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a blow molding manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all production equipment, machinery, facility systems, and maintenance operations.
Responsibilities:- Oversee all plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
- Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
- Lead, train, and develop the maintenance team, including technicians, electricians, and maintenance personnel.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Troubleshoot blow molding, auxiliary, and downstream equipment (e.g., Uniloy, Rocheleau, Bekum, or similar).
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support when needed.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support process improvements and capital projects.
- Work with vendors and contractors regarding equipment repairs, installations, services, and projects.
- Assist with the installation, startup, modification, and commissioning of new equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, and PM schedules through the CMMS system.
- Establish maintenance KPIs and provide regular reporting to plant leadership.
- Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs while improving equipment performance and reliability.
- Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and root-cause analysis initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment; blow molding or plastics manufacturing environment experience preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC Controls (Allen Bradley preferred).
- Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, and other industrial equipment.
- Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance issues in a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and team management skills.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Automation systems.
- Experience with VFDs, servo systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with PLC programming and controls troubleshooting.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets and outside contractors.
- Experience in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, packaging, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Industrial electrical or mechanical certifications are a plus.
