Senior Maintenance Manager
4 days ago
Indianapolis
Job Description Senior Maintenance Manager Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Work Setting: Onsite Client is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead the entire Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) organization at the Indianapolis manufacturing facility. This leader will be responsible for plant-wide equipment reliability, uptime, maintenance strategy, facilities and utilities, TPM, continuous improvement, safety, productivity, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will bring extensive Client/FMCG manufacturing and maintenance leadership experience, with a strong track record of improving OEE, reducing downtime, developing high-performing maintenance teams, and implementing TPM/Lean/6 Sigma programs. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability Leadership • Lead the complete Maintenance & Reliability organization., • Own plant equipment uptime, reliability, and equipment lifecycle., • Develop and execute the strategic Maintenance & Reliability roadmap., • Establish governance and performance management for maintenance programs., • Lead preventive and predictive maintenance strategies., • Drive toward zero breakdowns and improved equipment life., • Lead TPM progression, technical mastery, visual controls, lubrication, calibration, and maintenance standards. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence, • Lead implementation and progression of IL6S (Integrated Lean 6 Sigma)., • Establish a culture of zero losses and employee engagement., • Drive improvements in OEE, MTBF, and MTTR., • Identify and eliminate downtime, waste, and operational losses., • Support plant teams in developing and improving operating standards., • Identify opportunities for automation, technology, and process improvement. Team Leadership & Development, • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Maintenance & Reliability teams., • Build technical and managerial capabilities across the organization., • Develop succession plans for critical M&R positions., • Attract, retain, and develop high-performing talent., • Promote servant leadership, accountability, and employee engagement., • Partner with plant leadership to build a high-performance culture. Budget & Financial Management, • Manage the Maintenance & Reliability operating budget., • Deliver annual financial targets and year-over-year cost savings., • Optimize maintenance labor, strategies, facilities spending, and spare-parts inventory., • Manage capital budgets and support capital investment decisions., • Identify opportunities to reduce costs through improved reliability and reduced downtime. Safety, Quality & Compliance, • Ensure compliance with:, • GMP, • Food safety standards, • Employee safety requirements, • Business continuity requirements, • Site security, • Government regulations, • Ensure employees and service providers understand and follow applicable standards., • Support compliance with industrial maintenance regulations and safety requirements. Capital Projects & Engineering, • Identify plant improvement opportunities through capital projects., • Partner with Engineering to ensure successful design and execution of projects., • Support technology, automation, and manufacturing equipment improvements., • Interpret technical drawings, manuals, specifications, and regulations. Plant Leadership, • Serve as a senior member of the Plant Manager's leadership team., • Participate in strategic planning across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives., • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Work with government authorities, professional associations, universities, and other external organizations as needed. Required Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required., • Master's degree preferred., • 15 years of maintenance experience in Client/FMCG, or a combination of Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing experience., • 8 years of leadership experience., • Strong Maintenance & Reliability leadership experience within a Client/FMCG manufacturing environment., • Proven success developing maintenance/reliability systems and teams., • Demonstrated success improving OEE and equipment reliability., • Demonstrated record of delivering significant cost savings., • Strong financial and business acumen., • Strong project management skills., • Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities., • Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety, employee safety, and industrial maintenance regulations., • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to empower and develop teams., • Transformational mindset with strong change-management capabilities., • Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, specifications, and regulations. Preferred Qualifications, • TPM / Total Productive Maintenance expertise, • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, • 5S, • SAP Maintenance Module / SAP PM, • Technology and industrial automation experience, • Capital project execution experience, • Progressive Maintenance (PM) expertise, • Spare-parts management, • Experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments, • Manufacturing equipment and industrial maintenance expertise Recruiter Submission Template Full Legal Name: Highest Education (Institution, Degree & Graduation Year): Total Years of Maintenance / Engineering / Manufacturing Experience: Total Years of Client/FMCG Manufacturing Experience: Total Years of Maintenance & Reliability Leadership Experience: Number of Employees/Team Members Managed: Does the candidate have 15 years of Maintenance, Engineering, or Manufacturing experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have 8 years of leadership experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have strong Client/FMCG manufacturing experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have Maintenance & Reliability leadership experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have TPM / Total Productive Maintenance experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have Lean / Six Sigma / 5S experience? (Yes/No – Details): Please describe the candidate's OEE, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, or reliability improvement accomplishments: Does the candidate have experience managing Maintenance & Reliability budgets and delivering cost savings? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and Progressive Maintenance? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have SAP Maintenance / SAP PM experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have GMP, food safety, and employee safety experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have capital project and industrial automation experience? (Yes/No – Details): Does the candidate have experience working in unionized and/or non-unionized manufacturing environments? (Yes/No – Details): Please describe the candidate's strongest Maintenance/Reliability leadership accomplishment: Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position: Contact Number: Email ID: LinkedIn Profile URL: Current Location (City, State): Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code): Notice Period / Earliest Available Start Date: Current Work Authorization Status: Expected Salary: Is the candidate willing to relocate on own expenses and work fully onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana? (Yes/No):