Maintenance Manager: Reliability & Lean Ops

Mauser Packaging Solutions; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in our NJ facility. You will oversee work orders, PM schedules, and capital projects to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in industrial automation with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and injection molding in packaging. Strong leadership, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and OSHA knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management.
• 10+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Injection Molding in the packaging industry.
• Leadership experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement.
• Lean environment experience; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA guidelines for plant maintenance.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, plans and issues work orders to shift teams for equipment modifications, PMs, and maintenance efforts.
• Collaborates with manufacturing to ensure PM schedules are met and equipment is well-maintained.
• Coordinates resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
• Reviews equipment operation to identify maintenance issues related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
• Tracks downtime and drives reliability improvements to meet customer demand.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with health and safety policies and safeguarding.
• Develops and implements trackable maintenance procedures and budgets.
• Manages relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Tracks KPIs for the Maintenance department and drives operational improvements.
• Engages employees in problem resolution using Lean techniques and fosters a productive environment.
• Monitors and reviews budgets and implements cost-saving measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) - preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in our NJ facility. You will oversee work orders, PM schedules, and capital projects to optimize equipment performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in industrial automation with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and injection molding in packaging. Strong leadership, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and OSHA knowledge are essential for success.