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Maintenance Manager Needed- Urbana, IL

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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.

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

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.

• 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.