Maintenance Manager

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Manager! This role is based at our facility in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Plant Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

As Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will support the daily functions of the Maintenance department. In addition, they will provide technical support & expertise on equipment and building maintenance projects including installation, design & costing.

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversee the functions related to maintenance, engineering, and plant projects
• Monitor & schedule maintenance activities for plant equipment & the building
• Develop, implement & maintain a preventative maintenance program that will maximize the productivity of the equipment/tooling
• Manage the capital budget expenditures for the facility as they relate to the maintenance department
• Analyze job costing and material reports and review financial records to ensure projects are in line with the budget
• Source new process equipment and materials, research benchmarking of new processes for continuous improvement to meet changing needs
• Monitor and manage the energy control, live work and working at heights programs including developing & reviewing work instructions
• Maintain contractor management program and act as an onsite project supervisor to contractors, third parties or employees for projects to run according to schedule and prepare progress reports
• Maintain accurate and up to date reference manuals and materials for all equipment & machinery

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in a technical field, or equivalent hands-on technical experience within a maintenance department
• 5 or more years’ progressive leadership experience in a Manufacturing Maintenance department
• Prior Maintenance experience in Plastics industry, focus on Injection Molding highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of mechanical concepts and extensive experience with electrical, hydraulics, and mechanical work
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com

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