Maintenance Manager

Overview Location Address: 600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance, reliability, facilities, automation, and technical support functions for a 24/7 plastics manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of injection molding, injection blow molding (IBM), and reheat stretch blow molding (RHSB) production equipment and supporting utilities. The Maintenance Manager develops and executes maintenance strategies that maximize equipment uptime, improve reliability, support operational goals, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence, and employee development. Responsibilities Safety & Compliance: Promote and maintain a world-class safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, LOTO procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies; lead investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance-related incidents; ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with established procedures. Maintenance & Reliability Leadership: Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs; drive equipment reliability and plant uptime through proactive maintenance strategies; lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for chronic equipment issues; establish reliability standards and maintenance best practices; maintain effective maintenance planning and scheduling processes. Technical Expertise: Provide leadership and technical direction for injection molding systems, injection blow molding equipment, reheat stretch blow molding equipment, auxiliary processing equipment, chillers, compressors, dryers, conveyors, and utility systems; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems; support troubleshooting efforts to minimize unplanned downtime; partner with suppliers, OEMs, and engineering resources to improve equipment performance. Leadership & Talent Development: Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a skilled maintenance workforce; establish performance expectations and development plans; ensure adequate technical support and staffing across all shifts; promote employee engagement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives focused on improving OEE, reliability, productivity, and cost performance; utilize maintenance metrics and data to identify opportunities; support Lean Manufacturing and CI initiatives; drive sustainable solutions that improve operational effectiveness. Budget & Asset Management: Develop and manage annual maintenance and facilities budgets; control maintenance expenditures while ensuring equipment reliability; manage critical spare parts inventory and vendor relationships; support capital planning and execution of equipment and facility projects; reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Experience: 5+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, manufacturing technology, or related field; minimum 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience; experience supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation; experience with plastics manufacturing processes preferred; experience with injection molding operations, injection blow molding, and reheat stretch blow molding systems; PLCs, robotics, automation, and industrial controls; CMMS management and reliability-centered maintenance programs; strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to travel up to 10%. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This position operates primarily in a manufacturing and production environment across multiple locations within the campus. Requires standing for 8 to 10 hours, ability to move on the production floor, and lifting or moving 10 to 20 pounds. Exposure to varying temperatures; ability to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp for extended periods. Role involves time on both office and manufacturing floor environments. Equal Opportunity & About the Company We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America, serving a diverse customer base. We operate multiple facilities and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr