Maintenance Manager

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands‑on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed. At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long‑term careers. What You Can Expect from ALPLA Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Childcare and dependent care savings programs Paid vacation and holidays Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs Career growth and advancement opportunities Employee recognition programs Hands‑on training and professional development A stable, growing company committed to sustainability Ready to Build Your Future? Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader. Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer. What Will You Enjoy Doing The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of plant maintenance, reliability, and asset performance. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager partners closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and support overall plant performance. Manage all activities related to production and infrastructure equipment reliability Ensure preventative maintenance is performed to expectation Ensure timely and accurate repair of machine breakdowns Ensure proper and accurate record keeping of repair and parts usage Ensure all equipment is updated to outlast standards for both safety and upgrades Support OEM initiatives for machine installs and upgrades Implement and control predictive maintenance schedules based on data acquired from machine downtime reports Autonomous maintenance activities Manage maintenance budgetary spending Track maintenance spend through reporting software Support building maintenance budget during annual budget process Drive cost‑savings initiatives through predictive maintenance and rebuild processes with parts suppliers Manage maintenance team Coordinate and lead training activities for maintenance technicians. Perform LOTO audits for verification of all technicians Audit all technician work orders in maintenance software for compliance Lead and participate in RCAs for recurring deviations on equipment or performance Lead department in 5S initiatives and installation events Perform equipment kaizen events to bring equipment to like‑new condition What Makes You Great Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum four years of work experience at ALPLA or a similar industry Experience with Computer Control Systems on machines Experience in working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems At least 3 years of supervisory experience Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits employment opportunities for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualification, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr ALPLA Group