Maintenance Manager
Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities for a high-speed plastics container manufacturing facility. This position ensures the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of plant equipment, machinery, and infrastructure by leading a skilled maintenance team and implementing proactive, cost-effective maintenance programs. The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in reducing downtime, supporting production goals, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, schedule, and supervise daily activities of the maintenance team including mechanical, electrical, and automation technicians.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair complex issues related to injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
Cook up with Production, Quality, and Engineering departments to ensure seamless operations and timely support.
Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budget, and vendor relationships for maintenance-related services and supplies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable health and safety regulations.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, energy efficiency, and plant safety.
Train, develop, and evaluate maintenance personnel to ensure skill growth and performance excellence.
Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work orders, maintenance history, and KPIs.
Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
Ensure all compliance with regulatory affairs, FDA, OSHA, SQF mechanical integrity and process hazards analysis (PHA).
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Strong working knowledge of injection/blow molding machinery, pneumatic systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).
Proven experience managing maintenance budgets and capital improvement projects.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Team Development: Ability to coach and motivate team members to achieve maintenance excellence.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of industrial maintenance systems and problem-solving.
Planning & Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Communication: Clear and concise communication with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to diagnose equipment issues and implement cost-effective, long-term solutions.
Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing operational needs and emergencies.