Senior Manager of Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering at Ajulia Executive Search – Wyoming, Michigan

• Location: Wyoming, Michigan
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25693

Are you ready for a leadership role in the manufacturing industry? This opportunity as a Senior Manager of Maintenance offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Senior Manager of Maintenance role could be the right fit for you.

Job Summary:
Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for injection molding machines, assembly automation, robotics, and auxiliary equipment.

As a Senior Manager of Maintenance, You Will:

• Co-lead Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams, aligning priorities with plant objectives
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to strengthen technical skills, leadership capability, and career growth
• Conduct performance reviews, set development goals, and provide continuous feedback and support
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Lead process optimization for secondary assembly, including automation, vision systems, ultrasonic welding, and post-molding processes
• Support the design, implementation, and improvement of assembly cells and workstations
• Collaborate with quality and production teams to resolve process issues and improve product quality
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and training materials
• Provide limited support to molding operations with a primary focus on downstream processes
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for injection molding machines, automation, robotics, and auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime and production loss
• Ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities
• Lead capital projects for new equipment, automation, and facility improvements from concept through implementation
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful execution
• Lead quoting activities for new and modified assembly processes, including cost estimation and equipment specification
• Support commercial teams with technical input during RFQs and customer quoting
• Define, track, and report KPIs including OEE, downtime, MTTR, PM completion, scrap, rework, and project performance
• Use data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Present performance results to leadership and recommend strategic improvements

Skills and Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in injection molding and secondary assembly operations
• Proven leadership experience leading and developing indirect personnel, including technicians, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of secondary assembly processes such as ultrasonic welding, pad printing, mechanical fastening, and automated assembly
• Working knowledge of injection molding equipment and tooling, supporting downstream operations
• Proficiency in CAD systems, CMMS platforms, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodologies

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance-Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match-Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic

Salary: $100K-$140K

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

Job Id: 25693

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in injection molding and secondary assembly operations
- Proven leadership experience leading and developing indirect personnel
- Strong understanding of secondary assembly processes such as ultrasonic welding, pad printing, mechanical fastening, and automated assembly
- Working knowledge of injection molding equipment and tooling, supporting downstream operations
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)