Full-Time / Direct Hire Transform Operations and Lead a Top-Tier Maintenance Team A high-visibility plastics manufacturing facility in the Allentown area is looking for a proven maintenance leader to step in and drive continuous technical improvement. This is an ideal role for a manager who thrives on the plant floor, working alongside technicians to solve complex problems while elevating the entire department. If you are looking to bring your technical expertise and leadership skills to an operation where your work directly influences growth and efficiency, this opportunity provides the perfect platform. Reasons to
Consider This Opportunity High-Visibility Leadership:
Serve as a pivotal leader within a key corporate facility, putting your downtime reduction strategies and operational improvements in front of senior leadership. Focus on
Coaching and Mentorship:
Direct, guide, and elevate an established team of maintenance professionals within a collaborative, safety-first environment.
Modern Systems and Tools:
Oversee robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs using industry-standard CMMS platforms and automation.
Career Advancement:
Success in this role opens doors to broader corporate leadership, multi-site technical management, or operational director roles. Core Responsibilities Provide active, hands-on technical guidance on the plant floor to assist technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Drive safety initiatives down through all levels of the maintenance department to ensure a proactive safety culture. Manage daily maintenance budgets, spare parts inventories, and capital expenditure planning for equipment upgrades. Evaluate and optimize preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs to maximize machine uptime and operational reliability. Standardize maintenance processes, develop clear SOPs, and manage external contractor and vendor relationships. Lead performance reviews, skill assessments, and continuous training programs to build a high-performing technical team.
Direct maintenance management or supervisory experience within plastics processing environments (Extrusion, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Film, or Profile).
Hands-On Leadership Style:
A mentor-first mindset with a strong preference for actively working on the floor rather than managing behind a desk.
Solid Equipment Knowledge:
Background in troubleshooting industrial equipment, including pumps, motors, drives, chillers, air compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and material handling systems.
Diagnostic Skills:
Proficiency in PLC navigation and system diagnostics for effective troubleshooting (programming experience is not required).
Systems Familiarity:
Experience using modern CMMS platforms to track maintenance schedules, parts, and equipment performance history. H2
Pay:
$99,999.00 - $119,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
Maintenance management: 1 year (Required) Plastics extrusion: 1 year (Preferred)
