Location: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 06/24/2026
Position Summary
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading all plant maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and workplace safety within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role oversees maintenance teams, develops preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and production performance. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with hands-on technical expertise, the ability to manage and develop skilled trades personnel, and a proven track record of supporting high-volume manufacturing operations through effective maintenance planning and execution.
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading all plant maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and workplace safety within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role oversees maintenance teams, develops preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and production performance. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with hands-on technical expertise, the ability to manage and develop skilled trades personnel, and a proven track record of supporting high-volume manufacturing operations through effective maintenance planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop maintenance supervisors, planners, and a 48‑person skilled‑trades workforce.
- Drive engagement, accountability, and performance across a single‑craft UAW environment.
- Set expectations, address performance issues quickly, and maintain high operational standards.
- Oversee daily maintenance operations across multiple plants, including ~400 production assets and 63 overhead trolleys.
- Participate in daily leadership routines, including shift‑start reviews and updates with the Plant Director.
- Coordinate cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, and CI teams to resolve issues and support production needs.
- Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for equipment failures.
- Support major projects such as redesigning legacy assembly lines and upgrading aging equipment.
- Provide technical direction across diverse equipment, including CNC machinery and PLC‑controlled systems.
- Ensure effective use of CMMS systems and leverage maintenance data to improve reliability.
- Own the maintenance department budget, including headcount planning, capital requests, and R&M spending.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements to perform the job safely
Qualifications & Skills
- Progressive leadership experience within maintenance organizations.
- Strong foundation in maintenance management within high‑volume precision machining environments.
- Demonstrated success leading and influencing in a unionized skilled‑trades environment.
- Proven ability to manage both people, leadership and technical operations.
- Strong business acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and cost control.
- Ability to drive accountability, set expectations, and elevate performance standards.
- Experience with transmission or drivetrain manufacturing is a plus.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance analytics preferred.
- Clear communicator able to articulate evaluation methods, opportunity identification, and implement improvements.
Preferred, but not required:
- Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement background preferred.
- Skilled‑trades leadership or apprenticeship program experience preferred.
- Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Direct Hire position
- Base Salary $125,000 – $150,000+ per year, based on experience
- Bonus: 12-24% annual bonus based on company and individual performance
- Relocation assistance available
- Application Window: Open until closed
Work Schedule
- Day shift
Benefits
- 401(K) approximately 9% total company contribution
- Health & Insurance benefits
- Paid time off & work-life balance
- Career development & education
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.