Packaging Plant Reliability & Maintenance Leader

Insight Global

North Vernon (IN)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager for a packaging client in North Vernon, IN. This on-site role leads a large maintenance and technical organization focused on reliability, uptime, and plant performance, with hands-on plant-floor involvement and strong team development.

The ideal candidate will manage capital projects, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives, unifying teams through transitions while delivering measurable improvements in machine performance and

Qualifications

7+ years in manufacturing environment and engineering-related role.
5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance, engineering, or technical teams.
Proven experience leading large maintenance organizations (30+ technicians preferred).
Experience with machine uptime, preventative maintenance, and equipment reliability programs.
Experience in automation/PLC manufacturing environments.
Process engineering and reliability engineering experience.
Demonstrated project and process management skills.
Experience managing capital projects and budgets.
Continuous improvement experience utilizing 6S, A3, or similar methodologies.
Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP and/or Maintenance Connection preferred).
Strong leadership, accountability, and team-development skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a maintenance, engineering, quality, and technical organization.
Directly oversee 30+ maintenance technicians and technical personnel.
Drive machine reliability and equipment uptime initiatives.
Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor troubleshooting operational issues.
Balance reactive maintenance activities with long-term maintenance strategy.
Manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Develop and execute capital improvement projects.
Oversee approximately $3M in capital spending and $6.6M repair budget activities.
Coach, mentor, and develop both experienced and newer technicians.
Build accountability and improve overall maintenance team performance.
Collaborate with production and operations leadership to support plant goals.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing efficiencies; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and maintenance standards.
Support plant leadership and eventually assume broader facility responsibility when needed.