Maintenance Manager in Elkhart, Indiana at IFS Coatings Inc

Deliver unparalleled service providing responsiveness, expertise, customization, and reliability. Create an overall positive experience for the customer with thorough communication and reporting capabilities to insure timely delivery, inventory management and problem-solving capabilities. Ensuring the safest work environment for our employees.

About The Role

This role will focus on leading, developing, and growing a high-performing maintenance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role will be instrumental in establishing a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills and a passion for developing people, systems, and processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a skilled maintenance team, including technicians, electricians, and support staff.
• Develop and implement training programs and career paths to elevate individual and team capabilities.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to plan and execute capital improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Implement and manage a modern CMMS to streamline work orders, PMs, and asset history tracking.
• Champion a safety-first mindset and ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Monitor KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and PM completion rates, and take data-driven action to improve performance.
• Manage budgets for labor, parts, and contractors while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to address recurring issues.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven track record in team building, performance management, and training program development.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience implementing and managing CMMS systems (Fiix, eMaint, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and automation used in powder manufacturing lines.
• Knowledge of Fiix or similar CMMS software.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) for plant layout and equipment design support.
• Strong knowledge of powder processing equipment: extruders, grinders, mixers, classifiers, bonding equipment, and sieving systems.
• Proven experience leading capital projects from design through implementation