Maintenance Manager

Davita Inc.; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging innovation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department. The successful candidate will oversee compliance and safety, provide training to staff, and manage costs while ensuring effective maintenance practices. Applicants should hold a technical degree and possess at least five years of supervisory experience in plant maintenance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth options

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Five years of plant maintenance in a managerial or supervisory role required.
• Strong knowledge of printing and paper converting machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures maintenance employees are properly trained in safe practices.
• Responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance of plant assets.
• Provides leadership to the Maintenance Team and manages departmental costs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BS or AS degree in a technical field

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

• Ensures maintenance employees are properly trained and following safe work practices and procedures.


• Maintain compliance to all GMP Food Safety requirements.


• Provides leadership and direction to the Maintenance Team. Inspire high performance through effective maintenance staff training and development, goal setting, and performance measurement.


• Responsible for Preventive and Predictive Maintenance of plant assets.


• Prioritizes and oversees day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department.


• Responsible for departmental cost management.


• Coordinate plant projects, design and development, overhauls, machine relocation, etc.


• Liaison for State or Federal inspections, Local Fire Department & Insurance inspections.


• Ability to prioritize workload and balance administrative duties with time spent on the floor.


• Strong written, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.


• Partner with plant Safety, Quality, Production, Shipping & Receiving, and Administrative Departments.

What We Need From You

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrates a keen ability in using a systematic and scientific approach to solving problems.


• Knowledge of the application of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S and Root Cause Analysis.


• Computer literate in MS applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms.


• LOTO, Basic PLC, VFD, Electrical and Mechanical Knowledge/Experience


• Knowledge of machine shop equipment (welders, grinders, lathes, cutting equipment, etc.).


• Knowledge of Capital Process and ROI.


• Experience with CMMS Systems and Inventory Management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• BS or AS degree in a technical field strongly preferred.


• Five years plant maintenance in a managerial or supervisory role required.


• Strong knowledge of printing and paper converting machinery preferred.

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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