Purpose of Role

The role of the Maintenance Manager is to increase overall equipment efficiency of plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, and the plant facility. This individual will manage the preventative maintenance program, perform reactive repairs, and implement permanent solutions to reoccurring issues. This role manages a team of maintenance professionals while prioritizing the safety of his team and working cross functionally with all departments within the plant.

Areas of Accountabilities

Maintain building, facilities, and manufacturing equipment

• Manage the repair, upkeep, and refurbishment of all associated manufacturing equipment (large tonnage injection molding machines, molds, extruders, robots, decorating equipment, additional support and auxiliary equipment, etc.).
• Manage contractors as needed to perform specialized work inside the plant and maintain the plant facility and office space.
• Oversee implementation of preventive maintenance processes and execute the preventative maintenance program to national expectations.
• Set goals and strategy for the maintenance department aligned with SQCDP and continuous improvement goals.
• May be expected to manage spare parts inventory and/or manage maintenance costs within budget.

Manage a technical team

• Effectively lead a team of maintenance professionals in a 24/7 operation while using resources in the most efficient way.
• Schedule/manage daily work and ensuring timely and quality completion of assignments. 
• Actively participate and contribute to plant safety improvement initiatives while ensuring direct reports are performing safe work and receiving necessary training.
• Support the learning, growth and development of the team’s technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Effectively perform hands-on and general management responsibilities (planning, prioritizing, communicating, resource balancing, budgeting, purchasing, etc.).
• Ensure all direct reports receive quarterly reviews, detailed annual performance reviews and continuous value-added feedback.

Work cross functionally with all departments

• Support the Engineering team with the installation of automation, equipment replacement, and improvements.
• Develop, implement and share beneficial standards and work procedures with internal and national teams.
• Work diligently with all departments to find permanent solutions to reoccurring problems or issues.  Participate in and/or lead root cause analysis of down time events.
• Perform all work with a customer service mindset while collaborating with a range of skilled employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree 10 years of experience in maintenance management
• SMRP/Reliability Engineering certification preferred
• Injection molding experience preferred. Specific experience with Krauss Maffei machines a plus.
• Experience managing a technical team is a plus.
• Experience with robotics and automation, Allen Bradley PLC controls is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling a large team within a CMMS
• Experience with Lean methodologies, including 5S, kaizen, Kanban, visual controls, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
• Strong industrial electricity and hydraulic system knowledge.
• Emphasis on & knowledge of safe work practices required (OSHA, NEC, etc.)
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.