Maintenance Manager

Technical Manager/ Maintenance ManagerLocation: North Vernon, INCompensation: $120,000-$150,000 base + 20% annual bonusRelocation Assistance: AvailablePosition OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Technical Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering functions within a large, 24/7/365 manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible leadership position overseeing approximately 30 technical employees across maintenance and engineering while partnering closely with plant leadership and operations.This is not an office-only management role. We are looking for a true hands-on technical leader, or “wrench turner,” who is comfortable getting onto the plant floor, working alongside maintenance technicians and engineers, troubleshooting equipment, and helping solve problems firsthand. The ideal candidate can lead strategically while also having enough mechanical and electrical knowledge to understand what is happening on the floor and earn credibility with an experienced technical team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of approximately 30 maintenance and engineering employeesProvide hands-on technical leadership across a high-volume manufacturing operationOversee maintenance, reliability, engineering, and equipment improvement initiativesDrive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliabilityIdentify chronic equipment issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective actionsMonitor equipment downtime, reliability, and maintenance performanceWork directly with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issuesDevelop and execute continuous improvement initiativesManage maintenance and repair budgetsOversee vendors, contractors, equipment upgrades, and capital projectsLead significant CAPEX projects from planning through installation and implementationPartner with plant leadership and operations to improve productivity, reliability, and overall plant performanceSpend significant time on the plant floor understanding equipment, processes, and team capabilitiesBuild a long-term technical strategy after gaining a strong understanding of the plant during the first 3-6 monthsProvide technical leadership and support in a 24/7/365 manufacturing environmentTechnical Qualifications5+ years of maintenance, engineering, or technical leadership experience preferredStrong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experienceExperience leading maintenance and/or engineering teamsExperience with preventive and predictive maintenance programsExperience with reliability, downtime reduction, and root cause analysisExperience in high-volume, complex manufacturingBackground in plastics, extrusion, blown film, converting, packaging, automotive, food manufacturing, injection molding, or similar environments preferredExperience managing CAPEX projects and maintenance budgetsExperience working with CMMS systems; SAP and Maintenance Connection are preferredStrong understanding of industrial equipment and manufacturing processesAbility to work effectively with experienced maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnelBachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will be consideredMust be willing to be hands-on and work directly with the maintenance team when neededLeadership ExpectationsThe ideal candidate will be a working technical leader, not someone who wants to manage strictly from behind a desk. You should be comfortable getting your hands dirty, walking the floor, troubleshooting alongside your team, asking the right technical questions, and learning the equipment firsthand.You will be expected to establish credibility with an experienced maintenance organization while also developing people, improving processes, and creating a long-term reliability strategy.Schedule & Work Environment24/7/365 manufacturing operationApproximately 60% plant floor / 40% desk and administrative responsibilitiesMaintenance teams operate across day and night shiftsSome employees work 12-hour shiftsPM team generally works Monday-Friday, approximately 6:30 AM-4:00 PMTechnical Manager must be available by phone and occasionally respond onsite outside normal working hoursStrong presence on the plant floor is expected, particularly during the first 3-6 monthsWhy Consider This Opportunity?Lead a large maintenance and engineering organizationSignificant multi-million-dollar CAPEX responsibilityOpportunity to make a measurable impact on plant reliability and performanceHighly visible role working directly with plant leadershipHands-on technical leadership within a complex manufacturing environmentPotential long-term growth into broader plant leadership