Maintenance Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Maintenance Manager based in Indianapolis, IN. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing machine maintenance at dormakaba's Indianapolis manufacturing plant, ensuring equipment reliability, efficiency, and a safe working environment. This role directly supports production uptime and long-term asset health by overseeing a preventive and predictive maintenance strategy across a complex manufacturing footprint that includes CNC machining, stamping, automated assembly, screw machining, broaching, polishing, plating, coatings, and a wastewater treatment operation. The Maintenance Manager ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards while driving continuous improvement, team development, and maintenance excellence in support of operational goals.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $110,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team, including a Maintenance Supervisor, salaried Controls Engineer, and skilled hourly trades (electricians, welders, mechanics, and controls technicians), ensuring clear accountability and technical development across all levels
• Oversee the reliability and uptime of complex manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, punch presses, broach machines, robotics, screw machines, plating and coating lines, and painting operations
• Establish and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs using Maintenance Order System / CMMS tools, reducing unplanned downtime and optimizing lifecycle performance of plant assets
• Collaborate with the Facilities Engineer to support plant infrastructure systems, including HVAC and building utilities, through contractor oversight and coordination
• Ensure maintenance team compliance with all safety and environmental standards, including confined space identification, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and contractor management protocols. All confined space entry work is performed by qualified contractors under internal policy oversight

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance leadership role, preferably in durable goods or industrial production
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems with demonstrated success in equipment reliability, maintenance planning, and team development

WHAT WE PREFER

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• Equivalent experience in a maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree

WHAT WE OFFER

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

WHY JOIN DORMAKABA?

Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. At schools and universities, in stadiums, airports, hospitals and workplace; for every place that matters. We provide safety, security, and sustainability, providing people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. Our culture focuses on Growing the Business, Growing Together and Growing Ourselves. We are a global company with more than 16,000 employees worldwide giving you endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

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