Maintenance Manager

Rock Entertainment Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Visalia, CA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the plant maintenance department, lead technicians, drive PM/CM programs, and manage capital projects to ensure equipment reliability and safe operations.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree with 3 years of managerial experience, plus CMMS/ERP know-how and hands-on expertise in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, PLC/DCS control. This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cost-effective uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of managerial experience in maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and ERP systems (SAP/ERP).
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; PLC/DCS.
• Welding/Fabrication knowledge is a plus.
• CAD software for mechanical drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and mentor staff.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage plant capital projects and budgets.
• Ensure PM/CM work is executed through CMMS.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and raise equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with plant leadership and operations on maintenance needs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-first

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Welding/Fabrication knowledge

CAD software

PLC certification preferred

Tools

CMMS (eMaintenance)

SAP / ERP system

CAD software

Electrical meters / hand tools

Job description

Summary of Job

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the plant maintenance department by leading technicians, training personnel, administering eMaintenance CMMS, maintaining spares inventory, leading/maintaining projects, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying mechanical, pneumatic and electrical equipment, including PLC, DCS and multiple systems. Responsibilities extend to but not limited to plant engineering projects and plant utilities like compressors, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer linked to Hot Rooms and other plant auxiliary systems. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing maintenance budgets, and improving equipment reliability to support operational performance and customer service objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Set the tone for the team’s culture with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Profitability, and people development.
• Attract, retain, develop, and mentor key talent within your department.
• Work directly with plant leadership and operations personnel to quickly address breakdowns, repairs, schedule PM’s, etc.
• Manage plant projects, capital projects and project budgets.
• Communicate effectively with plant management, engineering, and operations about maintenance and capital project requirements.
• Grow, sustain, and own competent and complete maintenance spares inventory.
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Keep safety in the forefront of the team’s thinking and approach to work.
• Maintain and help develop a clean, safe work environment and well-organized department utilizing the 5s approach.
• Ensure that the maintenance team follows LOTO and other safety rules without exception.
• Ensure the timely and correct execution of PM and CM work from CMMS system.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement strategies to reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment reliability.
• Own plant capital list and Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) system for the facility
• Monitor maintenance spending and identify opportunities for cost improvement while maintaining equipment reliability.
• Lead maintenance team to safety, quickly, and effectively complete tasks with a customer centered approach, minimizing downtime and negative impact on service levels to customers.
• Perform RCA's and use problem solving tools to continuously improve machines and processes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to support operations and identify improvement opportunities while balancing administration office work.
• Proactively reaches out across departments to collaborate.
• Shows willingness to offer training to fellow department members.
• Good analytical skills set and a sense of urgency when it comes to completing work.
• Good analytical skills and ability to source other/outside resources to resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully during shift transition.
• Know the safety requirements of the position before starting any job.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures established by the company.
• Take personal responsibility for own safety and fellow employees, correcting and/or assisting in the correction of any safety hazard identified.
• Knowledge of Metric system and main concepts of Static and Dynamic Physics; Electricity; Electro-Magnetism; Hydraulics; Thermodynamics; Chemistry; Mathematics; Computer science.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Use Office software and enter work orders in the CMMS software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Inside work.
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.
• Noise may exceed 85dB+.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Repetitive use of wrist, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent bending and some kneeling.
• Frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30-50 lbs).
• Fumes or airborne particles, working near moving mechanical parts over 75%.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals work in high, precarious places under 25%.
• Ricks of electrical shock from 25% to 75%.
• Vibration under 25%.
• Exposure to continuously operating machines and related equipment
• Occasional reaching.
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s in engineering, Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Welding/Fabrication knowledge.
• Ability to use CAD software to create mechanical drawings desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics repair and troubleshooting.
• Experience with maintenance CMMS work order systems.
• Ability to understand mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to perform duties.
• PLC certified preferred • Understanding of machine control systems, electrical schematics.
• 3 years of managerial experience.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100,000 to $158,000, depending on experience and skills.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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