Maintenance Manager

Veritiv; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritiv seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities and supervise a team of technicians. This hands-on role involves budget management, project planning, and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and technical knowledge in maintenance practices.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or maintenance troubleshooting required.
• Knowledge of servo motors, PLC, AC/DC drives required.
• Experience with predictive/preventative maintenance and project planning highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance budget and track efficiency metrics.
• Conduct maintenance and production meetings to prioritize projects.
• Oversee inventory and parts management, including procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

College/technical courses preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

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Job Purpose
Maintenance Manager is a hands-on position leading maintenance-related activities for all machines and supervising/assigning tasks to a team of maintenance hourly technicians during non-working hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance budget, including reviewing reports and maintaining expenditure records.
• Utilize systems like KIWI to track maintenance KPIs such as downtime, reliability, and breakdowns.
• Manage work order systems, track progress, and report efficiency metrics.
• Conduct weekly maintenance and production meetings to prioritize projects.
• Plan maintenance projects, schedule personnel, manage budgets, and ensure parts availability.
• Coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance activities with the local leadership team.
• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives to ensure compliance.
• Oversee inventory and parts management, including procurement and storage organization.
• Manage vendor relationships and routine service contractors.
• Determine material needs, research options, and manage purchasing activities.
• Track repair and project costs using SAP or other systems, reporting regularly to management.
• Utilize internal maintenance resources effectively before sourcing external services.
• Analyze high-cost maintenance areas and implement cost-reduction solutions.
• Plan routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain organized technical documentation and manuals in the Maintenance Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education & Work Experience

• No formal education preference; high school diploma or GED required, college/technical courses preferred.
• Knowledge of servo motors, PLC, AC/DC drives, and systems required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership and supervisory experience required.
• Mechanical, electrical, or maintenance troubleshooting experience required; corrugated industry experience preferred.
• Experience with predictive/preventative maintenance, inventory, and project planning highly desirable.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills required.
• Willingness to work weekends and off-shifts.

Key Competencies

• Technical proficiency, problem solving, results orientation, prioritization, integrity, perseverance.

What We Offer

• Inclusive culture, employee resource groups, training, and development programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
• Focus on creating sustainable communities through responsible operations.
• Healthcare, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Veritiv

Veritiv is a leading provider of packaging solutions, JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products, serving diverse industries worldwide. Visit www.veritiv.com for more information. Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.