Maintenance Manager

Injection Molding Maintenance ManagerDepartment: Maintenance / OperationsFacility Type: High-Volume Consumer Product ManufacturingRole OverviewThe Injection Molding Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance department for a high-volume facility specializing in large-part, high-tonnage injection molding. You will be responsible for the uptime, reliability, and safety of large-scale presses (typically 1,000 to 3,000+ tons) and their associated automated systems. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical leadership and strategic asset management to ensure the plant meets aggressive production targets for consumer goods.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Direct and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, electricians, and tool & die specialists across multiple shifts.Preventative Maintenance (PM): Develop and execute a world-class PM program specifically tailored for large-tonnage presses, high-flow hydraulic systems, and complex hot runner manifolds.Emergency Repair: Lead the rapid response to equipment breakdowns, utilizing root-cause analysis (RCA) to minimize downtime on critical production lines.Automation & Robotics: Oversee the maintenance of 3-axis and 6-axis robots used for part extraction and secondary operations (assembly, labeling, and packaging).Spare Parts Management: Optimize the inventory for high-cost, long-lead components unique to large-scale molding (platen bushings, tie bars, large screw/barrel assemblies).Capital Projects: Collaborate with Engineering on the installation, commissioning, and leveling of new large-tonnage presses and central material handling systems.Safety & Compliance: Ensure all machinery meets OSHA standards, focusing on lockout/tagout (LOTO) and the structural integrity of heavy overhead cranes and mold-changing equipment.Candidate QualificationsExperience8+ years in industrial maintenance, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within an injection molding environment.Technical ExpertiseDeep knowledge of high-tonnage presses (e.g., Milacron, Husky, Engel, Cincinnati) and large-scale hydraulics.Consumer GoodsExperience in high-volume, fast-paced environments where OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is critical.SystemsProficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work order tracking and asset history.KnowledgeStrong understanding of auxiliary equipment: chillers, thermolators, dryers, and central resin feeding systems.