Manufacturing Maintenance Manager - Plant Engineer

Veracity Software Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer to enhance plant equipment reliability. This role involves leading safety processes, implementing maintenance excellence, and managing capital projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supervisory manufacturing, excellent project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence, where your leadership will drive significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance to improve uptime.

Skills

Supervisory manufacturing experience

Leadership and team development

Project management

Communication skills

Root Cause Analysis

Understanding of OSHA requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

West Chicago, IL 60185

Must-Haves

• Supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Experience in running a manufacturing maintenance department.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice-To-Haves

• Understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Experience with CMMS.
• Good communication skills.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager/Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment. This involves supporting the Sonoco Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and owning the Maintenance Excellence process within the plant.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure employee safety by leading comprehensive safety processes and ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
2. Implement and maintain reliability-centered maintenance processes to improve machine uptime, OEE, and reduce operational costs.
3. Lead the department to maintain high standards of plant condition and equipment performance.
4. Ensure personnel possess necessary skills, are qualified, and receive ongoing technical training and development.
5. Manage capital projects, participate in budgeting, and oversee department spending.
6. Use reliability tools to analyze critical equipment failures and implement solutions to enhance reliability.
7. Contribute as a key member of the plant leadership team, fostering communication and problem-solving to drive improvements.
8. Support continuous improvement activities within the pillar framework.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to equipment safety.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques and implementing countermeasures.
• Process-oriented with the ability to identify gaps and implement solutions.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, lubrication, and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to manage costs effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with CMMS.
• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience or 5+ years in a similar role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with TPM or Reliability fields is preferred.