Maintenance Manager

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity. From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee and lead all aspects of maintenance operations at one of our manufacturing facilities. This position is critical to ensuring maximum equipment efficiency, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and long-term sustainability of maintenance processes. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibility Team Leadership - Lead and manage the maintenance department, ensuring all equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Preventative Maintenance - Develop, implement, and continuously refine a predictive and preventative maintenance strategy to maximize uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Budget/KPI Management - Manage departmental budgets, review maintenance expenditures, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with operational goals. TPM Implementation - Design, implement, and sustain a Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) program, including development of supporting systems and critical spare parts control. CMMS Expertise - Serve as the subject matter expert for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), driving work order efficiency, inventory management, and analytics. Root Cause Analysis - Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase reliability. Safety Compliance - Ensure full compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, machine guarding, and environmental standards. PSM Development/Alignment - Ensure maintenance programs and practices are aligned with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles; participate in PSM audits and support implementation of corrective actions to mitigate operational risk. Staff Development - Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team while promoting a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration. Cross Functional Collaboration - Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Training, Engineering, and Operations to align training programs, improvement initiatives, and performance management. Continuous Improvement - Lead or participate in Kaizen, Rapid Improvement, and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles to drive plant-wide process improvements and best practice sharing. Vendor Management - Coordinate external contractors and vendors, including negotiating and managing service contracts and capital equipment projects. Performance Reporting - Track and document maintenance activities, repair histories, and reliability metrics, and report progress regularly to senior plant leadership. Qualifications Engineering technology diploma, skilled trades license, or equivalent supervisory/management experience considered Minimum 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment At least 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in batch or discrete manufacturing Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team‑building skills Effective verbal and written communication Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP, eMaintenance, and AutoCAD a plus Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and technical capabilities Basic project management skills Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPM, reliability‑centered maintenance, or similar methodologies Benefits Company paid Life and Short‑Term disability. Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance. 401(k) & company provided match. Paid Time Off Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr