Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area
Our client, a growing and innovation-driven manufacturer within the plastics industry, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and reliability functions within a high-volume injection molding operation. This organization is committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and is investing in strong leadership to drive long-term plant performance.
Position Overview
Role: As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading all maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, maximizing machine uptime, and maintaining facility infrastructure. You will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage capital projects, and develop a high-performing maintenance team. This position reports directly to plant leadership and plays a critical role in achieving operational and financial objectives.
Responsibilities and Functions
Lead all maintenance activities with safety as the highest priority for employees and contractors
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to eliminate unplanned downtime
Improve key performance indicators related to equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness
Manage department budgets, capital planning, and cost controls
Oversee capital projects and support engineering and plant improvement initiatives
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for maintenance personnel
Optimize CMMS systems and work order processes for process reliability
Coordinate internal and external maintenance resources in executing reliability programs
Identify and address safety, environmental, quality, and production-related issues
Facilitate team meetings and training programs
Lead continuous improvement efforts aligned with LEAN principles
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues as needed
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within an injection molding manufacturing environment (required)
2+ years of capital project management experience
Experience with preventive maintenance and CMMS systems
Exposure to LEAN or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Proactive, reliability-focused maintenance mindset
Root Cause Analysis expertise
Budgeting and financial performance management
Project planning and resource management (Gantt charts)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and 5S safety principles
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and basic PLC troubleshooting
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Competitive base compensation
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Leadership visibility and advancement potential
If you are an experienced maintenance leader ready to drive reliability, improve uptime, and build strong teams within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
If you are interested in this position, please apply here or send your resume to matthew@mrrecruiter.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.