Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

CKS Packaging • Naugatuck, CT

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About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance team at a blow molding manufacturing facility and is responsible for the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment, machinery, facility systems, and maintenance operations. The role oversees plant maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems; develops and supports maintenance personnel; and plans and manages preventive and predictive maintenance. The manager also responds to equipment issues, supports installations and process improvements, manages maintenance resources and records, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC controls.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, and other industrial equipment.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance issues in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and team management skills.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience; the degree is described as preferred.
• Blow molding or plastics manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and automation systems.
• Experience with VFDs, servo systems, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming and controls troubleshooting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and outside contractors.
• Experience in plastics, blow molding, injection molding, packaging, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Industrial electrical or mechanical certifications.
• Allen-Bradley controls experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance technicians, electricians, and other maintenance personnel.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Troubleshoot blow molding, auxiliary, and downstream equipment, such as Uniloy, Rocheleau, Bekum, or similar equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support when needed.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams on process improvements and capital projects.
• Work with vendors and contractors on equipment repairs, installations, services, and projects.
• Assist with installation, startup, modification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, and preventive maintenance schedules in the CMMS system.
• Establish maintenance KPIs and provide regular reporting to plant leadership.
• Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs while improving equipment performance and reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and root-cause analysis initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) participation with company matching contributions after completion of the first 30 days of service.
• Opportunity for future advancement for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed