Maintenance Manager

KIK Consumer Products; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Education assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in New York is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead efforts in maximizing equipment reliability and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage maintenance budgets, and mentor a skilled team.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience in maintenance within manufacturing. KIK offers competitive pay, benefits, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing practices; bottle manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and production.
• Develop and manage capital expense projects.
• Analyze equipment performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing practices

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of EPA regulations

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

MaintainX

Integrated/computerized manufacturing systems

Microsoft applications

JDE

Job description

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager leads efforts to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, managing maintenance programs and budgets, leading cross‑functional initiatives, and developing a high‑performing team. Success is measured through safety, cost, reliability, and productivity metrics.

What You’ll Do

• Drive key departmental metrics related to safety, quality, cost, and production to ensure budgeted goals are met or exceeded.
• Lead key productivity initiatives involving cross‑functional teams from other shifts or departments.
• Develop and deliver on budget accounts specific to this function, MRO, and others.
• Drive continuous improvement via the effective implementation of the Maintenance Program (waste/cost reduction, productivity improvement, cycle time reduction) through good manufacturing principles.
• Ensure the success of all operational and maintenance metrics including delivery, productivity improvement, equipment and parts inventory, and quality program.
• Communicate daily with management regarding safety, quality, scheduling, delivery, workload capacity and staffing issues.
• Analyze equipment performance to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an effective and sustainable PM system that supports productivity efficiencies in the plant.
• Develop, manage, and implement capital expense projects.
• Manage and evaluate overall performance within the department, mentoring and developing the team to grow technical and interpersonal skills.
• Drive rapid problem solving/root cause analysis from the production floor.
• Achieve cost reduction targets, reduce waste, improve quality, identify, and resolve ergonomic issues.
• Understand and identify EHS hazards, risks and controls of the operations and activities at the site.
• Drive the creation and improvement of standardized work.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; High School Diploma required.
• 5 or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility with lean manufacturing practices; bottle manufacturing is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations (industry experience must include manufacturing).
• Experience with MaintainX or similar software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems; JDE experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of EPA regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications; strong understanding of Excel.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing or 5S experience preferred.
• Must meet deadlines and deliver quality results.
• Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Production facility is within an indoor/outdoor, industrial environment and is not climate controlled; manager will regularly enter areas that require stairs or ladders, respirator protection, or confined spaces; facility operates 24/7; manager may be required to be available on off‑shift times.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to encourage personal development and growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws.