Maintenance Manager

BWAY; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department at our LaGrange facility. You will plan, prioritize, and direct work orders, oversee PM schedules, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability and safety.

Candidate has 10+ years in industrial automation, strong leadership, Lean experience, and a track record in packaging environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.
• Prefer Valid Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM).
• 10+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Injection Molding preferably in the Packaging Industry.
• Leadership experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of all OSHA guidelines pertaining to plant maintenance.
• Exceptional leadership and proven team-building skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders to shift teams for equipment modifications and maintenance.
• Ensures PM schedules are met and coordination with manufacturing departments.
• Coordinates maintenance resources and recommends capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Reviews equipment operations to identify maintenance issues in Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
• Tracks downtime and improves machine reliability to meet customer demand.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety policies and proper safeguarding of equipment.
• Develops and implements trackable maintenance procedures for efficiency.
• Manages relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Tracks, analyzes and improves the Maintenance department's KPIs.
• Reviews KPIs to improve plant operations, OEE and maintenance resolutions.
• Engages employees in problem resolution using Lean techniques.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.


• Work closely with manufacturing departments to ensure production equipment is maintained on a consistent basis and all PM schedules are met in a timely fashion.


• Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.


• Reviews the operation of equipment with appropriate personnel to identify maintenance issues in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.


• Tracking and improving machine downtime, increasing machine reliability that supports manufacturing to meet customer demand.


• Ensure compliance to all health and safety policies and that all equipment is properly safeguarded.


• Develop and implement maintenance procedures that are trackable and accountable to ensure maximum efficiency of the maintenance department.


• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.


• Tracks, analyzes, and improves the Maintenance department's KPIs.


• Review the location's Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.


• Engages employees in problem resolution to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.


• Fosters a positive working environment and drives the Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.


• Monitors and reviews Maintenance budget monthly: Prepares and implements annual budgets.


• Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.


• Drive cost savings through equipment repairs, upgrades, improved PM's, decreased cycle time, etc.


• Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs.


• Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed.


• Maintains facility compliance with all municipal, state/provincial, and federal fire and safety codes, including the testing/inspections of the fire protection system.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have strong interpersonal skills.


• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.


• Prefer Valid Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM).


• Possess 10+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Injection Molding preferably in the Packaging Industry.


• Leadership experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.


• Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred.


• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.


• Solid understanding and knowledge of all OSHA guidelines pertaining to plant maintenance.


• Exceptional leadership and proven team-building skills.


• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.


• Microsoft Office proficiency and SAP knowledge preferred.

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us! Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.