Maintenance Manager

Our client, a leading industrial packaging manufacturer , is looking to hire a Maintenance Manager in Dayton, NJ .

Pay Rate Range: $130,000–$145,000 per year, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment modifications, and facility maintenance.
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate maintenance team activities to ensure safety, quality, and maximum production efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing departments to ensure production equipment is properly maintained and preventive maintenance schedules are completed on time.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance resources while providing recommendations for capital investments and continuous improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and reduce machine downtime while improving equipment reliability and overall operational performance.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures to improve efficiency, accountability, and equipment performance.
• Track, analyze, and improve maintenance KPIs, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, and equipment reliability.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Manage maintenance budgets, monitor monthly expenditures, and prepare annual maintenance budgets.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through equipment upgrades, improved preventive maintenance programs, and reduced cycle times.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, workplace safety policies, and equipment safeguarding requirements.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance employees while identifying skill gaps and implementing training programs.
• Ensure facility compliance with applicable local, state, and federal fire and safety regulations, including fire protection system inspections and testing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and injection molding, preferably within the packaging manufacturing industry.
• Proven leadership experience in maintenance, operations, engineering, or process improvement, including managing maintenance teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and OEE improvements.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial plant safety requirements.
• Previous experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, team-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge preferred.

ABOUT US:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses.

As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO STATEMENT:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Fair Chance Employment:

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.