Maintenance Manager

About the role

As Maintenance Manager at the Reading Plant, you will play a critical leadership role in keeping our operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is an opportunity to lead and develop a skilled maintenance team, improve equipment performance, strengthen facility reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact site performance. The role partners closely with Operations and cross-functional leaders to reduce downtime, enhance overall equipment effectiveness, and support the plant’s goals for safety, quality, service, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and strategies to minimize equipment downtime and ensure operational efficiency
• Ensure Preventive Maintenance and Calibration programs are well planned, executed, and documented
• Work cross-functionally to develop, deploy, and sustain lean manufacturing processes, driving the implementation of Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and other lean concepts to create a robust culture of continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency
• Budget Management (planning, monitoring, and control of headcount, capital expenditures, and other Maintenance expenses)
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work
• Solve complex problems utilizing standard problem-solving techniques, keeping teams focused on making data-driven decisions and conclusions
• Personnel responsibility (directly or indirectly) for assigned members of the technical team on site, including hiring, evaluation, and career development, as well as organizational responsibility (definition and evolution of organizational structure, delegation of responsibility/authority, intra-departmental/intra-company/partner cooperation)
• Process/Methods/Tools Ownership (selection, definition, installation, supervision of proper use)
• Technology, Innovation, and IP Management (strategic planning and deployment in accordance with business requirements)
• Support the Food Safety Management System programs: lead and direct team members in achieving food safety goals and program requirements; provide functional expertise; allocate resources; and actively communicate
• Perform timely technical investigations and provide practical manufacturing solutions under appropriate regulatory guidelines. Assist or lead in the prompt implementation of Non-Conformance resolution and Corrective and Preventive Action(s)
• Provide plant input in manufacturing process development, including process design requirements, risk analysis, traceability matrix, design history file, etc.
• Apply experience with manufacturing process equipment to lead the selection and/or design of equipment for prototype and full-scale manufacturing. Evaluate and upgrade process equipment as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• 7+ years experience of maintenance/production experience within a manufacturing environment

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce.