Maintenance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plant technical resources, ensuring equipment and manufacturing processes are properly maintained and optimized
• Staff technical departments effectively to support operational needs
• Support achievement of operational goals including production output, cost targets, quality standards, and safety objectives
• Coordinate with Production Planning/Scheduling to plan preventive maintenance (PM) and required maintenance activities
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors to develop and implement training programs
• Provide direction to Maintenance, Tooling, and Automation Supervisors regarding equipment performance, cost control, and reliability
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and support cost control initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cost, scrap, and rework while improving competitiveness
• Foster employee engagement and encourage feedback while maintaining effective systems, structure, and accountability
• Improve manufacturing consistency by implementing strong process control and reducing variability in production, quality, and delivery performance
• Oversee supervisors responsible for daily plant technical operations
• Address employee relations issues in a timely and professional manner
• Serve as a backup to the Production Manager when required
• Accountable for machine uptime, efficiency, and overall technical performance (P&L influence as it relates to equipment performance)
• Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards and company policies
• Maintain compliance with applicable ISO and industry regulatory standards
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory laws and guidelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), typically 8–10 years of related manufacturing experience; OR completion of an apprenticeship program with a Journeyman certification in a technical trade
• Strong knowledge of complex, multi-step manufacturing processes
• Experience in structured, process-controlled manufacturing environments with formal management systems
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facility/building support systems
• Experience in plastics manufacturing processes such as Injection Molding (INJ), Blow/Stretch Blow Molding (SBM), Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM), Injection Blow Molding (IBM), or Reheat & Blow (RHB)
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and written skills, with the ability to perform under pressure
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to pass required drug screening
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required
• Professional, positive attitude in all interactions