Maintenance Manager

IFCO; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match

Annual bonus potential

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

IFCO is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure operational excellence across wash processes, maximize machine efficiency, and lead CAPEX projects within the service center. You will partner with the General Manager to guide local maintenance staff and oversee plant and wash equipment operations.

The role requires extensive maintenance experience in high-volume environments, strong technical skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and proven leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field.
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in high-volume facilities.
• Experience in 24/7 production/warehouse environments.
• Safety program management experience required.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge.
• Ability to manage project plans with budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support preventative maintenance program at the local facility.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling to minimize downtime and maintain safety.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and provide technical support.
• Maintain and monitor the PDM system including troubleshooting and updates.
• Provide equipment analysis and recommendations for efficient operation.
• Execute CAPEX projects within approved budgets and timelines.
• Direct maintenance staff to install, maintain, and repair equipment; ensure housekeeping.
• Train and develop maintenance personnel; monitor downtime.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Planning and organization

Safety knowledge

PDM system familiarity

Team leadership in 24/7 ops

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PDM system

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring operational excellence of all wash processes, maximizing machine efficiency, scheduling planned machine maintenance, and engaging in CAPEX projects within the service center. Partner with the General Manager to offer guidance and oversight of local maintenance staff to ensure effective maintenance and operation of plant and wash equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support preventative maintenance program at the local facility.
• Coordination of maintenance scheduling to reduce downtime while maintaining safe work practices.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and provide technical support to facility maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and monitor the PDM system including troubleshooting issues, software updates, and hardware installations.
• Support the General Manager by providing equipment analysis and recommended course of action for efficient and cost-effective machine operation.
• Execute CAPEX projects and initiatives to approved budgets and timelines.
• Direct and support maintenance employees to install, maintain, and repair equipment as well as follow good housekeeping practices.
• Manage and direct multiple projects simultaneously.
• Monitor machine downtime.
• Train and develop maintenance personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year college degree preferred
• Demonstrated aptitude in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic applications, background in automation is a plus.
• Able to handle maintain and overcome large complex integration system challenges.
• Process development experience and proven record of operational success in balancing cost, quality, and performance
• Ability to develop and manage project plans with budget.
• Documented OSHA safety training and/or accreditation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of previous maintenance experience in a high-volume production, agricultural production, or distribution facility required.
• Experience working with multiple high-volume 24-hour production/warehouse environments required.
• Safety program management experience required.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules/hours.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle high-volume operational requirements.
• Familiar with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to wage and hour, employee relations, and safety.
• Computer literacy required, including proficiency in standard business applications included in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven Ability to work/develop an effective team within a high-volume 24-hour production/warehouse environment.
• Excellent on-time decision-making skills.

IFCO offers a competitive benefits package with new hire medical/dental/vision benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire, 401 (k) match with immediate vesting, annual bonus potential, and merit increases, and a team environment with leadership growth opportunities.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.