Maintenance Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in LaGrange, GA is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Manager to lead the plant's upkeep and preventive maintenance program.

You will drive PM schedules, coordinate between production and maintenance, and manage a team of technicians across shifts to improve reliability and safety.

With a focus on Lean principles and cost control, you will track KPIs, optimize OEE, and contribute to capital projects that enhance plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.
• 10+ years in Industrial Automation, PLCs, pneumatics and hydraulics, injection molding (packaging).
• Lean experience; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt a plus.
• Strong leadership with cross-functional teams.
• OSHA knowledge related to plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and issue work orders to shift teams for equipment modifications and PMs.
• Coordinate maintenance with manufacturing to meet PM schedules.
• Prepare resources and recommend capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Review equipment performance for safety, quality, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Track downtime and improve machine reliability to meet demand.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and safeguarding of equipment.
• Develop and implement trackable maintenance procedures.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in OEE and maintenance resolution.
• Lead Lean initiatives to resolve production issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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.