Maintenance Manager

About the Role

The Maintenance Manager oversees the facility, manufacturing equipment, machine processes, and related tooling. This includes assisting in scheduling repairs/projects and collaborating with the site manager to improve operational efficiency. The role drives activities for repair/maintenance, upgrades, and installation of plant machinery, including manufacturing equipment, facility maintenance, machine process controls, and related tooling. The Maintenance Manager also provides technical assistance to Blow Molding Technicians, who report directly to this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules, regulations, and policies while using company resources.
• Lead and coordinate Technicians' work assignments, documentation, and downtime reporting with the Plant Site Leader and Operations Lead.
• Assist in improving facility safety procedures and ensuring adherence to OSHA standards.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and support equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Evaluate maintenance work orders to determine priorities and assignments using internal or external resources.
• Confer with senior technical management to resolve maintenance issues and recommend improvements.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimum equipment uptime.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Research alternative suppliers, methods, and technologies for cost-effective and quality maintenance work.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests, determine causes, and recommend solutions to Site Manager and Sr. Technical Managers.
• Participate in discussing capital expenditure needs and recommend plans to leadership.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies for projects.
• Assist in training staff on best practices for changeover, setup, and operation of blow molders and downstream equipment.
• Assign and manage standard facilities duties (landscaping, office, janitorial, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing, security) using internal and external resources.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for repair and maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare reports for management review.
• Travel to other company locations for training or work assignments as needed.
• Perform weekend and evening work as required.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical or Vocational degree/certificate and 10+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical principles, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic theory and practice.
• Knowledge of OSHA 70E NFPA standards.
• Basic to advanced troubleshooting of mechanical operated machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and ancillary equipment.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance program.
• 401K plan with employer contribution of 3%, up to 4%.
• Vacation and Sick Pay.
• Holiday Pay.
• Basic life insurance ($25,000).