Maintenance Manager - Sarasota, Florida

MissionHires; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at a 24/7 corrugated packaging facility in Sarasota, Florida. This critical role involves developing strategies for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime and ensure high-quality production.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of supervisory experience in maintenance, particularly within the packaging industry, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position provides a generous benefits package including healthcare and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a supervisory role within a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility.
• Ability to coach and develop talent to build a highly productive team.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with company values.
• Establish safety goals and plans to ensure a safe work environment.
• Create and manage an effective Plant Maintenance Program.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Safety consciousness

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Manager to lead a high‑performing maintenance team in a state‑of‑the‑art, 24/7 corrugated packaging facility. This role owns the maintenance strategy, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement needed to achieve world‑class uptime (with no redundancies) and high‑quality production. You will set department goals, develop best‑in‑class maintenance programs, oversee execution, manage KPIs and budgets, and coach a safety‑first team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short‑and‑long‑term maintenance strategies aligned with company values
• Establish Maintenance Department safety goals and plans to ensure a safe work environment
• Create and manage an effective Plant Maintenance Program using industry best practices to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Supervise, inspect, and verify maintenance work quality, ensuring use of up‑to‑date technology and preferred practices
• Ensure compliance with corporate, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Manage and analyze maintenance KPIs to assess efficiency and drive performance excellence
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant operations and product quality
• Oversee maintenance budget management and planning
• Coach, develop, and hold maintenance team members accountable to high safety and work standards
• Make timely, strategic decisions impacting safety, uptime, and productivity in a 24/7 operation

Requirements

• 2‑year technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (required); Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of maintenance experience in a supervisory role within a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility (required)
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong team accountability to safety and quality standards
• Proven problem‑solving and root cause analysis capabilities with a focus on preventive methods
• Experience with maintenance budget management and planning
• Ability to work effectively within a 24/7 plant operations environment
• Strategic decision‑making skills impacting safety, uptime, and productivity
• Ability to coach and develop talent to build a highly productive, safety‑conscious team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style and interact across all organizational levels

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, and paid time off
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.