EFP - Maintenance Manager Elkhart, IN

Maintenance Manager – Elkhart, IN

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance function for EFP’s Elkhart, IN location, ensuring that all plant equipment, facilities, and grounds are safe, reliable, and operating at peak efficiency. This role is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, budget management, training, performance management, and leadership of the maintenance team. The Maintenance Manager will also partner with other functional leaders across EFP to support operational excellence, capital projects, and corporate initiatives.

Duties And Essential Job Functions

Leadership & Safety

• Maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible work environment, ensuring adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and EFP safety standards.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the maintenance team across all shifts, including coaching, training, and performance management.
• Provide feedback, including annual performance reviews and setting measurable goals and objectives for all maintenance team members; evaluate work for quality and craftsmanship
• Engage, train, and coach team members on required skills
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Maintenance Operations

• Develop, manage, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and extend equipment life.
• Oversee repairs, installations, and upgrades for production equipment, building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cranes), and facility infrastructure.
• Ensure maintenance records, inspections, and work orders are properly tracked and closed in the CMMS/work order system.
• Monitor and control spare parts inventory and procurement of critical components.
  
  
  

Project & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for capital improvements, new equipment installation, and repairs, ensuring safety, quality, and cost standards are met.
• Obtain competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and oversee project execution with minimal disruption to production.
• Support manufacturing engineering and operations on capital projects, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
  
  
  

Strategic & Financial Accountability

• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, controlling labor, materials, and outsourcing costs.
• Track operational and financial metrics (downtime, spend, PM compliance) to drive accountability and performance.
• Participate in site-level and corporate continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean/5S.
  
  
  

Cross-functional Support

• Partner with plant and corporate leaders to align maintenance goals with company objectives.
• Support quality, engineering, and production teams in resolving technical issues and improving manufacturing reliability.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance field (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and automation systems.
• Experience with PLC controls, CMMS systems, and predictive/preventive maintenance programs.
• Proven project management experience (capital projects, facility improvements, vendor management).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles; Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and be on-call as needed.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, bending, and stooping
• Lifting, carrying, pulling, and pushing up to 50lbs
  
  
  

Safety Requirements

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection available
• Steel-toe shoes in the plant