Maintenance Manager - Plastics Manufacturing - Nashua, NH

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Job description

In this Maintenance Manager role you will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep, repair, and optimization of all manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and safety. This is a key leadership role in maintaining the operational integrity of my clients production processes, driving improvements, and minimizing downtime.

Client Details

My client is an industry leader in plastics manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality products. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, all products are manufactured to the ISO 9001 quality standards.

Description

The Maintenance Manager will report directly into the Operations Manager and be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the maintenance department, including planning and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities for all equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to ensure equipment operates efficiently and reliably, reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Oversee the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment to ensure optimal performance in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations (OSHA, local regulations), and promote a culture of safety within the team.
• Manage the maintenance budget, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring the availability of spare parts, tools, and resources.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring high performance across the department.
• Work with the production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and automation initiatives that enhance production efficiency.
• Investigate equipment failures and breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, downtime reports, and equipment performance metrics.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Profile

• Degree in Engineering or Maintenance Management preferred
• 8-10 years of maintenance experience within industrial manufacturing
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and proficiency in data-driven maintenance practices
• Understanding of automation and control systems in manufacturing processes is a plus
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Maintenance-related certifications (such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional - CMRP) are desirable but not required

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to high level management
• 401K match
• Excellent work life balance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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