Manager Maintenance

Green Bay Packaging; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) and Pension plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance function within our manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role with about 80% on the production floor supporting equipment reliability, troubleshooting issues, coordinating projects, and working directly with operators and vendors.

The remaining 20% focuses on planning, reporting, purchasing, and administrative responsibilities, with an emphasis on safety and continuous improvement of capital projects across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 7–10 years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, reliability programs, and capital project management.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and improve asset reliability.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities to support production goals and minimize downtime.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts to improve reliability.
• Monitor maintenance and downtime metrics and implement improvements to increase equipment performance.
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and capital projects.
• Support equipment installations, trials, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance‑related purchasing, contractor services, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain and optimize spare parts inventory and critical maintenance resources.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Partner closely with production personnel to resolve equipment issues and support daily operations.

Skills

Maintenance management

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance function within our manufacturing operation. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role, with approximately 80% of time spent on the production floor supporting equipment reliability, troubleshooting issues, coordinating projects, and working directly with operators and vendors, and 20% spent on planning, reporting, purchasing, and administrative responsibilities. This role is ideal for a hands‑on maintenance professional who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems in real time, and driving reliability improvements across a manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities to support production goals and minimize downtime.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts to improve reliability.
• Monitor maintenance and downtime metrics and implement improvements to increase equipment performance.
• Coordinate equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and capital projects.
• Support equipment installations, trials, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance‑related purchasing, contractor services, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain and optimize spare parts inventory and critical maintenance resources.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Partner closely with production personnel to resolve equipment issues and support daily operations.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexibility to meet business needs as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required OR 7–10 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC‑controlled systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, reliability programs, and capital project management.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and improve asset reliability.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to balance a highly visible floor presence (approximately 80% of time) with planning, reporting, and administrative responsibilities (approximately 20% of time).

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family‑owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure‑sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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