Maintenance Manager

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here . At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforc e. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and grow th.Overv iewMaintenance Managers are responsible for the overall plant maintenance and coordination of activities with other departments in a manner which results in the production of quality product at a cost and schedule consistent with company policies, customer service and plant objectiv es. Responsibili tiesThe primary duties of a Maintenance Manager incl ude:Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practi ces.Understands, follows and enforces all established policies, procedures and recognized practi ces.Participates in plant staff, shift and safety meetings, and conducts regular departmental meetings and departmental training based on needs assessm ent.Participates in plant operational planning meeti ngs.Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating co sts.Maintains direct contact with the Engineering department on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to more effectively increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating co sts.Investigates and diagnoses causes of breakdowns and develop programs and solutions to reduce/eliminate future occurren ces.Determines and controls maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds and reduce/eliminate repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root cau ses.Responsible for the selection, training and development of shift personnel to attain department go als.Meets with vendors and plant visit ors.May be responsible for special projects related to other functional ar eas.0-25% travel may be requi red. Qualifica tionsA bachelor’s degree and/or related maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related maintenance experience is required. A minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly prefe rred.Maintenance Managers are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the posi tion:Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attend ance.Computer usage and typing skills are essen tial.Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external custo mers.Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer ser vice.Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted pract ices.Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and or ally.Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help ot hers. Compensation Sta tementThe expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and exper ience. Benefits St atementBenefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requir ements. EEO Di isclaimerGraham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected #J-18808-Ljbffr