Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Location: 1217 E St Gertrude Place, Santa Ana, California 92707

Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America)

The Maintenance Manager is foremost a leader and responsible for making decisions regarding the proper functioning of hydraulic electrical equipment that manufactures blow-molded bottles and containers. Coordinates the mechanical and electrical needs necessary to support the physical facility to include support of expense project work. Directly supervises hourly employees assigned to the maintenance department with emphasis on continued development to further enhance skill sets. Manages maintenance department in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance department objectives are met to include projects, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for activities of maintenance technicians engaged in the maintenance electrical and mechanical operations
• Collaboratively drive improvements through daily interaction with all employees on the production floor
• Inspect jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and transmit that sense of urgency to the maintenance technicians in a constructive fashion
• Organize and prioritize work from work orders, red tags, estimate work hour requirements, and delegate work to employees in maintenance department
• Plan, direct, and control the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices
• Recommend and plan equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction through the utilization of CI enhancement tools
• Actively lead / participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, lean tools)
• Oversee the development, scheduling, and control of the plant preventative maintenance program to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and ensure that equipment is ready to run when scheduled
• Maintain contacts with vendors to requisition materials, supplies, and services for the department
• Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all Altium Packaging policies and or procedures
• Ensure that production equipment can produce within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer and process control specifications
• Monitor and report maintenance key indicators to Plant Manager and make recommendations for necessary changes to drive improvement
• Keep and update equipment and facility records and procedures such as equipment manuals, schematic drawings, and facility drawings
• Develop and maintain an effective department through proper selection, training and assignment of personnel capable of maintaining all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
• Develop objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, regional, and corporate goals and objectives
• Maintain and control departmental budget and ensure all work completed is within budget parameters and time constraints
• Participate in meetings or other communications with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, or the development of new plans and designs
• Ensure proper inventory control of MRO parts and supplies
• Adhere to all Altium Packaging safety and food safety/quality policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
• Available 24/7

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

• Blow / Injection Mold experience preferred
• BA/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar field
• 5 years' experience in an industrial maintenance capacity
• 3 to 5 years' experience of direct supervision and management in maintenance and/or production capacity
• Knowledge of factory automation to include PLC and HMI programming, Network Configuration, and servo systems preferred
• Knowledge of Chiller Systems, Compressed Air Generation, and Sanitary Welding preferred
• Experience with various computer applications - JDE or similar operating system preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to analyze equipment problems, identify root cause to equipment problems
• Able to manage multiple projects
• Able to perform technical reading
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Able to promote a team environment
• Able to employ, lead, and direct continuous improvement concepts to improve overall performance
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, Word, JDE
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Skill in arithmetic and mathematical calculations
• Able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Good listening skills
• Able to influence and convince others to establish or change precedents
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Targeted Pay Range:

$109,400.00 - $136,300.00

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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