Maintenance Manager

MSI Express, INC; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, INC is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct the Maintenance Department and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all production equipment. The role links operations and engineering to drive plant growth and process improvement while staying current with the latest solutions.

The position emphasizes leadership, budget management, maintenance planning, and hands-on oversight of safety, GMPs, sanitation, and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong budget and cost-control capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex operations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the maintenance department across safety, GMPs, sanitation and quality.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget and capital project plans.
• Strengthen vendor/contractor relationships for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and building codes.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment efficiency and safety.
• Maintain open communication with operations and engineering to support plant growth.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Operations Management

Project Management

Metric Development

Communication/People Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Maintenance knowledge

Salaried/hourly management

Continuous improvement

Job description

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager needs to provide direction to the Maintenance Department. Ensure the facility and all production equipment operates safely within designed specifications while operating at the highest level of efficiency possible. In addition, this role is the linkage between operations and engineering to develop plant growth and process improvement. Keep abreast with the latest innovation and technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance department in areas of: safety, GMPs, sanitation, quality, food safety, customer service and preventative maintenance.
• Develop the maintenance department’s long-term goals and assist in the continuous growth and progress of the company’s short/long-term strategic plans.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates, support continuous improvement, employee empowerment, problem-solving skills, increase technical knowledge level of staff, reinforce company philosophy, and policies while treating every individual with respect.
• Create a cohesive line of communication between the maintenance department and different plant/corporate departments.
• Assure all plant equipment, building, and company policies conform to all federal, state, and city regulatory agencies: OSHA, EPA, building codes.
• Actively search out and implement new solutions to improve equipment efficiency, change over, and associate safety.
• Develop and maintain all plant maintenance budgets including annual plant capital. Manage equipment/building inventory parts MRP system by optimizing stock levels and using EOQ strategies.
• Expand on all vendor and contractor relationships stressing quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Verify and approve all Accounts Payable items ensuring authorized purchasing, proper documentation and GL coding.
• Maintain continuous communication with all departments to assure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner, to not impact customer service.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates; one that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies, and ensures that every individual is treated with respect.
• Maintain continuous communication with all departments to assure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner, to not impact customer service.
• Give food safety maintenance items top priority.
• Be sure all mechanics follow GMPs in order to ensure food safety.

CAPABILITY PROFILE:

• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Metric Development
• Operations Management
• Communication/People Skills
• Food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance
• Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills