Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing (Massachusetts)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance and reliability functions within a high-volume corrugated packaging manufacturing facility. This role ensures equipment uptime, asset reliability, safety compliance, and cost-effective maintenance operations by overseeing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and planners.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for safety, productivity, and quality.
• Support training and skill development in electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines.
• Partner with operations and engineering to align maintenance priorities with production goals.

Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of critical equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Manage maintenance planning and scheduling to optimize labor and parts utilization.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and root cause analysis (RCA) processes.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to track performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Identify and implement process improvements, cost savings, and efficiency gains.
• Support capital improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and installations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, environmental, and state regulations in Massachusetts.
• Promote a culture of safety and enforce safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action planning.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, including labor, parts, and capital expenditures.
• Control inventory levels for spare parts and critical components.
• Evaluate vendor performance and manage contractor relationships.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Experience in corrugated, paper, packaging, or heavy industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs.
• Experience with high-speed production equipment common in packaging or paper environments.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.