Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing

Manage maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations with a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, maintenance, efficiency, and service. Responsible for the overall upkeep of production equipment and machines, and facility building and grounds, by scheduling and execution of preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance.Day to Day Role:Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customersTake ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee DevelopmentMonitor KPI’s anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targetsLead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Manage the team responsible for the installation, maintenance, and improvement of machinery, equipment and facilities, janitorial services, site security, systems, and groundsDirect, supervise, and /or assist in plant and facility capital improvement projects and installationsEvaluate, recommend, and acquire tools for use, including process analysis software, and other physical tools and resources specific to reliability and maintenance improvementLead training efforts to ensure maintenance technicians have needed resources for standard operating procedures (SOP’s), work instructions, specialty tools, and updated Preventive Maintenance (PM) kitsSets priorities for maintenance backlog and oversees long-range and short-range maintenance schedulesEnsure that maintenance work execution is compliant with statutory regulationsDevelop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to improve machinery performance (i.e., uptime, reliability, and efficiency)Oversee the execution of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance plans, and hold team accountable for adhering to the proper work standards related to precision maintenance as per job plansCoordinate with maintenance planners and the production department to build weekly proactive maintenance schedule with detailed job plansAnalyze production schedules and work orders to determine work priorities for repairs, maintenance, and installationAdminister and improve systems and procedures for maintenance work ordersDevelop and implement a system for the collection and maintenance of data and statistics of maintenance history and maintenance needs on production equipmentSolicit assistance from other departments and management as necessary to achieve goals and targetsUtilize computer applications to maintain data and run reportsAudit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor metrics, verify adherence to procedures/standard work and correct deficiencies as necessaryParticipate in root-cause analysis for repetitive damage and failure rates, work with other groups in proactively resolving equipment issuesUnderstand, support, and follow management expectations in alignment with company valuesCore Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate must possess the following:Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills, ORHigh school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated strong leadership and management skillsFour (4) years maintenance experience, manufacturing preferredTwo (2) years specific experience performing maintenance and equipment reliabilityDisplays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachableKnowledge in multiple maintenance and skilled trades disciplines such as mechanical and electrical maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, pipefitting, automation, robotics, and controls, and/or energy and utilitiesFamiliar with phone and voice systems, onsite or third-party security, and security systemsKnowledge of business and management principles specifically as it relates to maintenance planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidanceExperienced in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawingsAbility to utilize and train employees on technology, processes, and proceduresExcellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processesExperience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPointPrevious plant production software experience required; SAP experience preferredAbility to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolutionDemonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issuesPreferred Skills and Qualifications:Eight (8) years of engineering, facilities, machinery maintenance and/or reliability experienceUnderstanding of reliability tools and strategies including direct experience facilitating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Associate or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineeringExperience managing multi-shift or continuous operationsPaper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industrial experienceLean manufacturing experienceOverview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. LI-LB1