Maintenance Department Manager

Niagara Bottling; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for injection and blow molding equipment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage staff, and ensure equipment reliability while enforcing safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 6 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing people or projects for 4 years.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of injection molding and packaging equipment.
• Collaborates with Production Manager for maintenance scheduling.
• Hires, trains, and coaches employees.

Skills

Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and organization

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Essential Functions

• Oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding, and packaging equipment.
• Oversees activities of maintenance department.
• Collaborates with Production Manager to schedule preventative maintenance activities.
• Responsible for building world‑class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams that will keep production equipment in excellent condition, keep lines running at high efficiencies, and maintain proper stock of parts.
• Oversees outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and reviews performance of employees. Works with HR for employee discipline issues, terminations, and recruitment.
• Oversees safety team activities. Monitors and enforces safety requirements.
• Builds a positive work environment.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and maintenance records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Estimates, requisitions and inspects materials.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 years – Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 6 years – Experience in this position.
  • 4 years – Experience managing people/projects.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years – Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 10+ years – Experience working in this position.
  • 6 years – Experience managing people/projects.

Competencies

• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher‑level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or vocational studies.
• Preferred:
  • Master’s Degree.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling for all team members and household family members.
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF, fertility preservation, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and accident plan.
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
• And more!

*Los Angeles County applicants only. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.