Maintenance Manager--Paint Operations

Kendallville, Indiana


Employer: Gables Search Group
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Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Due to an upcoming retirement, we have a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for a Maintenance Manager for our client's largest plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager you will lead a team of up to 15 maintenance techs in a 3 shift paint operation with 2 robotic paint lines. Customer industries include automotive, marine and heavy truck.

As Maintenance Manager-Paint Operations you will:

  • Establish departmental goals to support production, program launches, and strategic initiatives
  • Lead the Maintenance team to achieve KPI targets
  • Maintain the manufacturing assets of the plant
  • Provide training and continuous improvement development of the Maintenance team
  • Drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
  • Develop and maintain associate safety standards
  • Support ISO14000 and IATF standards


Your strengths to be successful should include:
  • Associates degree or a Journeyman Card preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
  • Automotive manufacturing painting operations experience a MUST
  • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment including paint lines, moving conveyors. robots and automation
  • Experience with PLC controls
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule when needed


You will enjoy:
  • Great benefits that begin DAY ONE of your employment
  • Being a part of a growing company that has grown from 3 plants to 8 plants in 5 states with over 1800 employees and is continuing to grow
  • Having the opportunity for future career growth


Preference for local/commutable candidates but relocation assistance will be provided from near-by states.

Created: 2024-09-28
Reference: 2e270197-4c19-4e65-a516-bba1ed3b151a
Country: United States
State: Indiana
City: Kendallville