Assistant Maintenance Manager

Sunstar Americas, Inc.•Schaumburg, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry. Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities while also assisting in the management of the maintenance team. This role involves a balance of technical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, team supervision, and administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency and team effectiveness.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance or tooling supervisory experience; ideally in a medical device manufacturing facility or other process manufacturing environment.
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Background managing maintenance or tooling resources in a continuous manufacturing setting.
Worked with managing schedules, overtime, and departmental expenses of a sizeable maintenance or tooling group.
Microsoft Office and CMMS software proficiency.
Must demonstrate leadership and good judgment in approaching decisions.
Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic to include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical or BA degree in a related field.
Plastics processing (Injection Molding) knowledge.
Injection molding tooling knowledge.
Hydraulics knowledge.
High-speed automation and controls knowledge.
Electrical competency.
ISO 13485: Medical Devices Quality Management knowledge.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management knowledge.
LEED Certification knowledge.
Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the manufacturing plant ’s preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure reliable operational performance of equipment, injection molding tooling, and processes.
Plans, prioritizes, directs and controls the work performed by Mechanics utilizing the plant ’s PM program.
Provide coverage in the absence of the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
Provide technical support for controls, toolroom, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
Aids Maintenance Manager to monitor Maintenance KPIs and PM system reports and uses these reports to initiate remedial actions to improve maintenance performance.
Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards.
Meet project completion timelines.
Assists with determining supply and equipment needs, ordering supplies and managing maintenance budget appropriate approvals.
Responsible for ensuring maintenance personnel are trained and following all safety practices and procedures, and enhances current practices where needed.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure that all work and services are provided in a timely manner.
Ensure that work orders are created for on-demand repairs and/or PMs.
Monitor and manage inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies. Order and procure necessary parts and tools in a timely manner.
Utilize CMMS software to analyze and report on machine down-time
Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Employee discount on Sunstar products
401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
Competitive bonus
On-site caf é
On Site Fitness Center
Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
Holiday Lunches
Beautifully maintained walking trails
Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
Recognition and Rewards Programs
Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements