Maintenance Manager

Ring Container Technologies; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 104,921 - 154,296; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies in Springfield, NJ, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the operations team. The role focuses on safe, efficient equipment operation, OEE improvement, and TPM discipline across the plant.

You will guide maintenance staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and food-safety programs. The position requires a 4-year technical degree and at least five years in supervision within manufacturing, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4-year technical degree or equivalent military experience.
• Strong technical guidance ability based on experience and industry knowledge.
• Leadership qualities, managerial abilities, urgency, accountability and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to meet quality expectations.
• Monitor equipment OEE and implement improvements.
• Develop safer, more efficient operations and maintain TPM standards.
• Maintain CMMS records, parts inventory, and downtime coordination.
• Educate plant personnel on safe operation and problem solving.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety

Team Management

Education

4-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Purpose

To use your unique talents, experience, skills, education and enthusiasm to complete the Operations team and to recognize that your contribution is essential to the vision of Ring Container Technologies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to meet or exceed company-established Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and customer quality expectations.
• Monitor equipment OEE for inefficiencies and recommend or make necessary improvements.
• Develop improvements for safer and more efficient operations.
• Ensure all machine guards are in place and functional; correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow Lock‑out / Tag‑out policy and troubleshoot all major problems.
• Implement and sustain the Ring Family Culture in the facility; prioritize employees, welcome them each day, and conduct focused walks semi‑weekly to engage with staff.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognize achievements, provide feedback, and celebrate wins.
• Educate plant personnel on safe and proper operation of machinery; develop problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills for maintenance staff.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory within budget, order and keep min/max levels, and coordinate downtime for preventive maintenance.
• Keep the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system current; manage equipment files, vendor records, quotes, manuals, and repair records.
• Examine and control maintenance and repair costs; use appropriate repair and purchasing methods.
• Coordinate with the Quality Leader to ensure equipment meets quality specifications and food‑safety requirements.
• Identify and remove non‑conforming equipment that affects safety, food safety, or product quality until repaired or replaced.
• Allocate sufficient maintenance budget to uphold high standards of quality and food safety.
• Schedule and coordinate Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) events; establish and maintain TPM standards on all equipment.
• Maintain employee documentation, schedule labor, and review performance evaluations, attendance records, and time cards.
• Direct the work of employees to correct improper habits or behavior; reward good performance and take corrective action as needed.
• Communicate problems, progress reports, and continuous improvement ideas to management and staff.
• Perform duties of Production Supervisor as required; ensure maintenance staff follow food‑safety and food‑defense programs.
• Support Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) or British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards; follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and prerequisite food‑safety programs.
• Maintain a clean shop, parts room, and equipment; assign housekeeping duties and follow the Master Cleaning and Sanitization Schedule.
• Serve as a Committee Member on Management Staff TPM Committee, Safety Committee, and Problem‑Solving Team.

Key Job Performance Measures

• Effectiveness of CMMS usage.
• Monitoring equipment downtime—scheduled versus unscheduled.
• Maintaining maintenance expenses within the assigned budget.
• Reconciliation of all generated preventive maintenance tasks in CMMS.

Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4‑year technical degree or equivalent military experience.
• Strong technical guidance ability based on experience and industry knowledge.
• Leadership qualities, managerial abilities, sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self‑motivation, and a desire to improve the business.

Abilities Required

• Arrive on time and work regularly.
• Receive direction and work well with others.
• Work under deadline pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Concentrate and perform accurately.
• React to change productively and manage additional responsibilities.

Core Competencies

• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Total Work Systems
• Self‑Development
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust

Additional Competencies

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Timely Decision Making
• Priority Setting
• Directing Others
• Listening
• Caring About Direct Reports
• Confronting Direct Reports
• Informing
• Motivating Others
• Sizing Up People
• Building Effective Teams
• Composure
• Learning on the Fly
• Perseverance

Physical Activity Required

• Climbing ladders, stairs and equipment.
• Stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion.
• Exert a medium work load, including up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Exposure to extreme heat (above 100°F for over an hour).
• Noise, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.
• Chemical, oil, and cutting fluid exposure; fumes, odors, dust, mists, or gases.

Disclaimer

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not exhaustive; employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.

Equal Opportunity

Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and professional development are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Pay Range

$104,921.00 – $154,296.00