Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role provides hands-on technical expertise while supervising, training, and directing maintenance personnel to ensure equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assign work, provide instruction, and ensure appropriate materials are available for assigned maintenance activities
• Trian, coach, and mentor maintenance techs in proper methods, procedures, and safe work practices
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members
• Respond to and manage emergency and maintenance situations as required
• Report infractions related to company policies, safety rules, or misuse of company proper to management
• Promote and enforce a safe, clean, orderly, and hazard-free work environment
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Comply with Wayne Metals quality system requirements, including defect prevention and waste reduction initiatives
• Adhere to all quality and environmental policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Perform and oversee required maintenance activities across plant
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including power presses, welders, hand tools, lift trucks, spray paint equipment, electronic systems, and HVAC systems
• Install new equipment, relocate existing equipment, and perform plumbing repairs as assigned
• Perform all types of maintenance-related welding
• Conduct preventative maintenance activities and recommend improvements or additional programs
• Apply electrical wiring principles for both AC and DC systems
• Use electronic measuring devices such as oscilloscopes
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and electrical wiring diagrams
• Apply National Electrical Code requirements in all applicable work
• Perform workmanship-level tasks to ensure the safety of personnel an equipment
• Work heights above floor level as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or equivalent work experience preferred
• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship or equivalent journeyman-level experience
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Proven technical competency in maintenance disciplines being supervised

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of industrial maintenance systems and equipment
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and welding principles 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and plant safety practices
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to train, mentor, and lead maintenance personnel
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively in emergency situations
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Conform to all Wayne Metals, LLC environmental policies, programs and procedures.
• Conform to all State of Indiana laws and regulations.