Maintenance Manager

Charter Next Generation, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Holiday Pay

Paid vacation

Bonuses

Job summary

Charter Next Generation, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at Blythewood, SC. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and collaboration with plant leadership to meet operational goals.

You will drive safety compliance, manage spare parts and project work, and develop team members for ongoing improvements. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunity for ownership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial electric and industrial pneumatics.
• 10+ years in manufacturing with 5–7 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Experience with blown/cast/plastic film preferred.
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation.
• Strong problem solving, analytic thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, safety protocols, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Coach/teach and develop maintenance team on routine equipment upkeep and preventive maintenance.
• Manage and maintain all machinery to ensure they operate correctly.
• Support extrusion OEE metrics through uptime and reliability improvements.
• Lead daily team activities, set direction and priorities, provide feedback and development.
• Coordinate maintenance projects with plant personnel and department leaders.
• Schedule and prioritize routine inspections and repairs.
• Ensure safety training and compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Industrial electric

Industrial pneumatics

Leadership/management

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication (technical)

Safety regulations (OSHA)

Job description

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Maintenance Manager

Full Time Salary Blythewood, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3508

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

From supporting internal teams to developing next-gen materials, our professional roles span strategy, innovation, and purpose. At CNG, you’ll do work that matters—and own it all.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, Business hours

What You'll Do

• Coaching/Teaching & Developing maintenance team on fundamentals of routine equipment upkeep and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Managing and maintaining all machinery to ensure it’s at working standards.
• Manages activity to support extrusion OEE metrics through uptime and equipment reliability improvements.
  • Uses MVP & other data to measure equipment reliability performance.
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Reduction in Repeat Issues
• Leads daily activity of his team by setting direction and priorities.
  • Provide regular feedback to team on personal & professional growth opportunities.
  • Provide training and continuous development of assigned team members
• Coordinating project work including major PM’s, die cleans and installations with plant personnel, and other department leaders.
• Coordinating closely with other Plant leaders on plant objectives, projects, performance.
• Schedule and prioritize routine inspections and repairs
• Ensure all team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to operate machinery and perform maintenance tasks safely
• Manage inventory & order major components of extrusion equipment such as screws, barrels, die components, etc.
• Stepping in to help coordinate more complex maintenance work as needed.
• Act as the safety champion for the department, ensuring all company safety protocols are followed
• Prioritize safety procedures and ensure all maintenance activities comply with industry safety regulations
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards and company policies
• Providing the proper training needed to comply with safety standards, including product safety.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

• Knowledge of industrial electric and industrial pneumatics
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a manufacturing facility, 5 to 7 in a leadership/managerial role
• Knowledge of blown/cast/plastic film experience preferred
• Available to support a 24 hours/7 days per week operation.
• Possess logic, problem solving, analytic thinking, and trouble shooting skills
• Deals effectively with company personnel on all levels ranging from production workers to top management.
• Provide leadership and management to maintenance team
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, safety protocols, and risk assessment.

Total Rewards:

• Employee Ownership – Become a company owner day 1!
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• Holiday Pay
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities across 15+ facilities

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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