Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

• Avon, IN (West Indianapolis)

• Industrial Recycling Facility

• $110,000–$150,000

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at an established Industrial Recycling facility. This role will oversee maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and develop the team to support safe and continuous production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and develop maintenance employees, coordinating schedules and daily maintenance activities.

• Oversee the repair, maintenance, installation, and modification of production machinery and equipment.

• Manage preventive maintenance programs and implement improvements to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability.

• Coordinate maintenance of plant utilities, including steam, heating, electrical power, gas, and compressed air systems.

• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues and support new equipment requirements.

• Review maintenance and production data to identify recurring problems and improve operational efficiency.

• Prepare and manage the departmental budget, controlling expenditure on tools, equipment, supplies, and repairs.

• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years of maintenance supervision and management experience.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong leadership, team development, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing maintenance schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and departmental budgets.

• Knowledge of predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, and Root Cause Analysis is preferred.

• Awareness of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.

• Comfortable working in an industrial environment with heat, noise, and required PPE.

**Interested? Apply today or contact James Walden at *james.walden@axionrecruitment.com* or 215-999-6430 for more information.**

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair