Maintenance Manager

Description As a Maintenance Manager with Liberty Packaging, you will be responsible for leading and developing a Maintenance team in their performance of day-to-day operations. Duties include working with employees, providing constructive feedback and coaching, organizing workflow, and analyzing the efficiency of our maintenance processes. This position is accountable for achieving maintenance results in a safe manner that aligns with our company's values and objectives. This position reports to the Plant Manager and is located at our Rock Island, Il manufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day operations by leading teams within a maintenance department, including overseeing business objectives, employee placement, providing direction, guiding teams through problem solving and production challenges. Ensure maintenance business objectives are met (safety compliance, preventative maintenance, storeroom accuracy, annual budget, and annual inspection compliance). Lead department or work center teams through execution of observation-based safety programs, emphasizing the importance of safety hazard identification and proactive safety measures. Conduct regular safety huddles to communicate initiatives, coach safe practices, and recognize safety accomplishments and behaviors. Support site safety investigations by actively participating in opportunities to maintain a safe work environment, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. Ensure consistent adherence to established routines and performance standards by effectively coaching and disciplining employees, conducting timely reviews, and maintaining accurate timekeeping records, while reinforcing our culture of Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence. Manage efficient and effective labor use through employee scheduling and assessing/recommending appropriate use of overtime. Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives by identifying, managing, and assisting with projects, actively monitoring goals, and facilitating teamwork to cultivate a culture focused on continuous improvement within the organization. Coach, mentor, and ensure knowledge is shared across the team, ensure effective delivery of training, provide timely feedback, and identify and develop high‑potential staff. Proactively elevate issues to facility leadership within internal departments to anticipate challenges and minimize impact on our customers. Collaborate seamlessly across business and manufacturing floor teams, demonstrating strong communication and cross‑collaboration skills to ensure smooth operation and alignment across departments. Support LDI culture initiatives and promote engagement/involvement in Safety and Environmental meetings, Community involvement meetings, special projects, and assignments. Be capable of collaborating with internal (ES) and external contractors. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution and 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years’ supervisory, team lead, and/or project leadership experience. 5+ years’ experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, boiler systems, electrical systems, reading schematics, and diagnosing PLC errors. Understanding of CMMS software or equivalent systems. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and additional hours, as required by business needs.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $137,500 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses. At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Bachelor's degree preferred (i.e. Business/Operations Management, Engineering or related field). Active Boiler's license. Demonstrated strong communication skills. Basic computer skills with demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Experience in Amtech and CTI. Strong process/business acumen. Results‑driven. Demonstrated leadership skills. Conflict management skills. Relationship‑building skills – ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization. Strong attention to detail, measuring with accuracy, and tool or equipment knowledge. Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in hot, humid, cold and dusty manufacturing environment. Must be able to work in crowded spaces and heights for 4+ hours per shift. Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift. Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift. Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift. Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift. Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks. Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions. Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus. Hearing and speaking. Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping. Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Packaging - Illinois