Maintenance & Reliability Manager – 24/7 Ops Lead

Rehrig Pacific Company; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team in a high-volume plastic injection molding facility. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage a 24/7 operation, and coordinate with engineering for automation projects to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safety, cost management, and continuous improvement across SQCDP metrics, with hands-on leadership of skills development and contractor supervision.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree and/or 5 years of experience in maintenance management
• SMRP/Reliability Engineering certification preferred
• Injection molding experience preferred. Specific experience with Krauss Maffei machines a plus
• Experience managing a technical team preferred
• Experience with robotics and automation, Allen Bradley PLC controls preferred
• Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling a large team within a CMMS
• Experience with Lean methodologies, including 5S, kaizen, Kanban, visual controls, root cause analysis, and problem solving
• Strong industrial electricity and hydraulic system knowledge
• Emphasis on safe work practices required (OSHA, NEC, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manage repair, upkeep, and refurbishment of all manufacturing equipment including large tonnage injection molding machines, molds, extruders, robots, decorating equipment, and auxiliary equipment
• Oversee contractors for specialized work inside the plant and maintain the plant facility and office space
• Oversee preventive maintenance processes and execute the preventive maintenance program to national expectations
• Set goals and strategy for the maintenance department aligned with SQCDP and continuous improvement goals
• Manage spare parts inventory and/or manage maintenance costs within budget
• Lead a team of maintenance professionals in a 24/7 operation while using CMMS, Microsoft, and other computer programs as needed
• Schedule/manage daily work and ensure timely and quality completion of assignments
• Actively participate and contribute to plant safety improvement initiatives while ensuring direct reports are performing safe work and receiving necessary training
• Support the learning, growth and development of the team’s technical knowledge and practical skills
• Execute hands-on and general management responsibilities including planning, prioritizing, communicating, resource balancing, budgeting, purchasing, etc.
• Complete all direct reports receive quarterly reviews, detailed annual performance reviews and continuous value-added feedback
• Provide support to the Engineering team with the installation of automation, equipment replacement, and improvements
• Develop, implement and share beneficial standards and work procedures with internal and national teams
• Work diligently with all departments to find permanent solutions to reoccurring problems or issues. Participate in and/or lead root cause analysis of down time events
• Perform all work with a customer service mindset while collaborating with a range of skilled employees

Skills

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

5 years maintenance management experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Allen Bradley PLC controls

Robotics & Automation

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team in a high-volume plastic injection molding facility. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage a 24/7 operation, and coordinate with engineering for automation projects to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safety, cost management, and continuous improvement across SQCDP metrics, with hands-on leadership of skills development and contractor supervision.