Maintenance Manager

Join AlplaBuild a career, not just a jobJoin 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 ALPLACompetitive 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 sustainabilityReady 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 doingThe 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.Main responsibilities:Manage all activities related to production and infrastructure equipment reliability Ensure preventative maintenance performed to expectationEnsures timely and accurate repair of machine breakdownsEnsures proper and accurate record keeping of repair and parts usageEnsure all equipment is updated to outlast standards for both safety and upgradesSupports OEM initiatives for machine installs and upgradesImplements and controls predictive maintenance schedules based on data acquired from machine downtime reportsAutonomous maintenance activitiesManaging maintenance budgetary spending Supports building maintenance budget during annual budget processDrives cost savings initiatives through predictive maintenance and rebuild processes with parts suppliersManaging maintenance team Coordinates and leads training activities for maintenance techs.Performs LOTO audits for verification of all techniciansAudits all technician work orders in maintenance software for complianceManage continuous improvement activities Leads and participates in RCA's for reoccurring deviations on equipment or performanceLeads department in 5S initiatives and installation eventsPerforms equipment kaizen events to bring equipment to like new conditionPerformance metrics:MTTF and MTTRPlant operational efficiencyTracking of maintenance team skill level in E-SkillsMaintenance record tracking to ALPLA standardMCI – Maintenance cost to budgetRCA completions and implementationsCompetencies:Directs workDevelops talentNimble learningPlans and alignsManages conflictResourcefulnessBuilds effective teamsCustomer focusWhat makes you greatFour-year degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience requiredMinimum four years of work experience at ALPLA or similar industry requiredExperience with computer control systems on machinesExperience in working with hydraulic and pneumatic systemsAt least 3 years of supervisory experience requiredPhysical demandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: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 Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity 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 qualifications, 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.