Maintenance Manager

Signode Industrial Group; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness perks

Job summary

Signode Industrial Group in Gary, Indiana is seeking a Maintenance Manager responsible for managing the maintenance team and coordinating maintenance activities to optimize equipment performance. Ideal candidates should have 5-10 years in maintenance management with supervisory experience.

The position offers an annual salary of $99,000 - $110,000 based on experience and qualifications, alongside a comprehensive benefits package effective the month after hiring.

Join Signode as we provide top-tier end-of-line packaging solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in maintenance management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years supervisory experience required.
• Experience leading improvement efforts in Maintenance Reliability, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability measures.
• Manage maintenance budget and negotiate contracts with vendors.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organization/Planning

Leadership

Goal Setting

Resourcefulness

Tenacity

Performance Management

Education

Associates' degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $99,000 - $110,000 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities within the organization. This role involves managing the maintenance team, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager collaborates with various departments to minimize downtime, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall equipment performance.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, support, performance feedback.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Establish and maintain maintenance schedules for key equipment and facilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement measures to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations teams to address recurring issues, identify and analyze root causes of failures, and implement long‑term solutions.
• Participate in setting the plants' annual, quarterly and monthly KPI's.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost‑effective use of resources, cost‑saving opportunities and optimizing expenditures.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with external vendors for specialized maintenance services and equipment procurement.
• Maintain appropriate replacement and repair parts including accurate inventories.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide staff training in a variety of safety and maintenance topics including: effective utilization of maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to the facility, equipment operations, multimedia safety training.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment history and repair logs.
• Generate regular reports on maintenance performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in maintenance operations.
• Ensure facilities and grounds are maintained and evaluate our long‑term needs in relation major projects and property improvement.
• Implement best practices to enhance overall equipment performance and reliability.

Qualifications

Education:

Associates' degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5-10 years in maintenance management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years supervisory experience required.
• Experience leading improvement efforts in Maintenance Reliability, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance.
• MS Office Suite knowledge a must.

Functional Success Drivers:

• Problem Solving
• Organization/Planning
• Leadership
• Goal Setting
• Resourcefulness
• Tenacity
• Performance Management

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company does not sponsor for employment‑based visas for this position now or in the future.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I‑9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].