Maintenance Manager

Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Leadership & Strategy

Develops and executes the maintenance and fabrication department strategy, including performance metrics, workforce planning, and long-term capability development

Establishes and tracks maintenance KPIs (downtime, PM effectiveness, mean time to repair, cost, safety, reliability, OEE support, etc.)

Provides expert technical and leadership direction to supervisors, maintenance leads, and technicians across all maintenance functions

Oversees and leads maintenance and fabrication team projects, including equipment innovation, capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements

Ensures all maintenance operations align with corporate goals, Lean initiatives, and business objectives

Technical & Operational Oversight

Leads all areas of maintenance including:

o Injection molding equipment and auxiliaries

o Fabrication and tooling support

o Work cells and automated systems

o Molding technology and process support

o Product assembly and secondary operations

Serves as the technical authority for diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues

Maintains awareness of state-of-the-art maintenance principles, reliability practices, and emerging technologies

Leads continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime, improve OEE, and extend equipment life

People & Department Management

Leads, develops, and coaches maintenance supervisors, leads, technicians, and apprentices

Builds a high-performing, cross-trained, and safety-focused maintenance organization

Establishes skill development plans, training priorities, and succession planning

Works closely with the Training & Development Department, and Human Resources to establish, launch, and maintain an effective Maintenance Apprenticeship program

Encourages accountability, engagement, and ownership throughout the department

Systems, Standards & Compliance

Develops, maintains, and enforces preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Assures consistent maintenance systems, standards, and best practices between plants

Coordinates with Plant Management and Scheduling to: Set priorities Control budgets Allocate labor Manage major projects

Set priorities

Control budgets

Allocate labor

Manage major projects

Ensures all regulatory, safety, and facility compliance requirements are met (OSHA, building codes, environmental, etc.)

Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)

Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity

Values people regardless of their background

Exhibits the traits of a servant leader

Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence

Encourages open dialogue and communication

Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization

Pursues Excellence

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.