Maintenance Supervisor

Pregis; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the plant maintenance department. You will supervise technicians, administer CMMS, manage spares and budgets, and drive preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.

You will oversee projects, coordinate with plant leadership, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. A strong background in mechanical/electrical systems and PLCs is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support safety, quality, profitability, and people development.
• Maintain high safety standards and PPE compliance.
• Lead maintenance team and mentor staff.
• Work with plant leadership to address breakdowns and schedule PMs.
• Manage capital projects and project budgets.
• Communicate maintenance needs to management and operations.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and CMMS entries.
• Develop and implement preventive/predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Maintenance management

PLC knowledge

Root cause analysis

Safety culture

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS eMaintain

CAD drawings

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

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