Maintenance Manager

Rehrig Pacific; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k & ESOP

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a 24/7 operation, improving equipment availability on injection molding lines, robots, and related systems while driving a robust preventive maintenance program.

You will manage a skilled team, partner with engineering and production, and ensure safety and cost controls while delivering continuous improvements across the plant.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic engineering background is a plus.
• Extensive maintenance management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading a technical team and coordinating cross-functional work.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS, lean methods, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for plastic injection molding equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and safety across the plant.
• Manage a 24/7 maintenance team and contractor activities as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and facilities to implement improvements.
• Maintain spare parts planning, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI alignment for maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

CMMS scheduling

Lean methodologies

Robotics & automation

Industrial electricity & hydraulics

Safety knowledge (OSHA/NEC)

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree (plus)

SMRP/Reliability Engineering certification (preferred)

Injection molding experience (preferred)

Experience with Krauss Maffei machines (a plus)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC controls

Job description

Benefits

• Great benefits including: Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; 401k & ESOP; Profit Sharing; Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Purpose of Role

The role of the Maintenance Manager is to increase overall equipment efficiency of plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, and the plant facility. This individual will manage the preventative maintenance program, perform reactive repairs, and implement permanent solutions to recurring issues. This role manages a team of maintenance professionals while prioritizing the safety of his team and working cross functionally with all departments within the plant.

Areas of Accountabilities

• Maintain building, facilities, and manufacturing equipment


• Manage the repair, upkeep, and refurbishment of all associated manufacturing equipment (large tonnage injection molding machines, molds, robots, decorating equipment, additional support and auxiliary equipment, etc.).


• Manage contractors as needed to perform specialized work inside the plant and maintain the plant facility and office space.


• Oversee implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance processes and execute the preventative maintenance program to national expectations.


• Set goals and strategy for the maintenance department aligned with KPIs and continuous improvement goals.


• May be expected to manage spare parts inventory and/or manage maintenance costs within budget.

Manage a technical team

• Effectively lead a team of maintenance professionals in a 24/7 operation while using resources in the most efficient way.


• Lead and train personnel on root cause analysis.


• Schedule/manage daily work and ensuring timely and quality completion of assignments.


• Actively participate and contribute to plant safety improvement initiatives while ensuring direct reports are performing safe work and receiving necessary training.


• Support the learning, growth and development of the teams technical knowledge and practical skills.


• Effectively perform hands‑on and general management responsibilities (planning, prioritizing, communicating, resource balancing, budgeting, purchasing, etc.).


• Ensure all direct reports receive quarterly reviews, detailed annual performance reviews and continuous value‑added feedback.

Work cross functionally with all departments

• Support the Engineering team with the installation of automation, equipment replacement, and improvements.


• Develop, implement and share beneficial standards and work procedures with internal and national teams.


• Work diligently with all departments to find permanent solutions to reoccurring problems or issues.


• Participate in and/or lead root cause analysis of down time events.


• Perform all work with a customer service mindset while collaborating with a range of skilled employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree is a plus.


• 10 years of experience in maintenance management preferred.


• SMRP/Reliability Engineering certification preferred.


• Injection molding experience preferred.


• Specific experience with Krauss Maffei machines a plus.


• Experience managing a technical team.


• Experience with robotics and automation, Allen Bradley PLC controls is a plus.


• Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling a large team within a CMMS.


• Experience with Lean methodologies, including 5S, kaizen, Kanban, visual controls, root cause analysis, and problem solving.


• Strong industrial electricity and hydraulic system knowledge.


• Emphasis on & knowledge of safe work practices required (OSHA, NEC, etc.).


• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

About us

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

Equal opportunity workplace

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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