Maintenance Manager

Scope of Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead overall plant maintenance within a high-volume packaging manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, controlling maintenance costs, and coordinating with other departments to produce quality product on schedule and in line with customer service and plant objectives.

The Maintenance Manager will partner with Operations, Engineering, and plant leadership to improve machinery performance, reduce downtime, and develop a high-performing maintenance team. This role requires strong maintenance leadership experience, root cause problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Team Development

• Lead the overall plant maintenance function and coordinate activities with other departments.
• Select, train, and develop maintenance personnel across shifts to achieve department goals.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings and training based on a needs assessment.
• Understand, follow, and enforce all safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.

Equipment Reliability & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate and diagnose causes of equipment breakdowns and develop programs and solutions to reduce or eliminate recurrence.
• Partner with Engineering on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating costs.
• Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Budget & Cost Management

• Determine and control the maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds.
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root causes.
• Meet with vendors to support equipment, parts, and service needs.

Operational Planning & Collaboration

• Participate in plant staff, operational planning, shift, and safety meetings.
• Host plant visitors and support special projects related to other functional areas as needed.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree and/or related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience, required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-shift maintenance teams.
• Experience with maintenance budgeting, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability programs.
• Experience in blow molding, plastics, or packaging manufacturing a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry assignments through to completion within established guidelines and practices.
• Collaborative team player who proactively contributes to group objectives.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.