Maintenance Manager

Nesco Resource is searching for a HANDS-ON MAINTENANCE MANAGER WITH STRONG PLC EXPERIENCE to join an established global manufacturer in East Lansing area. This is a Direct-Hire Opportunity!

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6am - 4:30pm (evenings or Fridays are very rare, no weekends)
Salary: $80-110k 6% year-end performance bonus
NOTE: Extensive Maintenance and PLC testing are part of the interview process

Primary Role:

• Develop and lead the maintenance organization to efficiently meet all plant KPI objectives through use of The EPIQ Way; develop and ensure an overall strategy/plan for the maintenance department aligned to the plant KPI requirements
• Keep pace with evolutionary advances in state-of-the-art equipment and processes, and recommend capital expenditures to upgrade equipment processes
• Develop and administer a viable Lockout/Tagout safety program, and assure compliance with all plant safety programs and regulations
• Assess and develop an ongoing training program to further the skill levels of the maintenance staff
• Develop and initiate equipment standard processes targeting improvements for short-term (back-up), repair, and long-term uptime improvements
• Oversee an efficient and effective program to manage the spare parts inventory, preventive maintenance, and life cycle replacement/upgrades for all plant equipment
• Provide technical leadership for the local plant needs
• Serve as primary contact and lead for all new projects for equipment-related needs
• Support plant/maintenance operations as required 24/7

• This is a Just-in-Time facility, so JIT experience and mindset are required
• This is a highly technical working manager role that will be replacing someone with a very strong PLC background - must be able to perform, program, and troubleshoot PLC with little to no assistance
• Prior management or supervisory experience is required; project management experience is preferred
• This position will have 2 direct reports and will report directly to the Plant Manager
• Must have 5 years of progressive experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (preferably the auto industry) with a history of skills in:
  • Electrical schematics or ladder logic
  • Project planning and costing
  • Machine repair and equipment or process layouts
  • Work and product flow planning
  • Sequencing
  • PLC controls
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Robotics experience preferred
  • Injection molding experience is helpful
  • Must be adaptable, have effective communication skills and conflict management skills, problem solving, planning, closure, focus on customer service, and attention to detail

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• MRP experience in maintaining all necessary records for maintenance requirements
• Statistical Process Control skills preferred

COM041

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.