Maintenance Manager - Chicago

North Coast Container • Chicago, IL

1d • $110 - $135 • Onsite

About The Position

North Coast Container is the largest independent steel drum manufacturer in North America. The company’s goal is to be the customer’s preferred container supplier, supported by equipment that operates safely and on time every shift.

The Maintenance Manager owns the machinery and leads the maintenance team, including scheduling across both shifts. The role runs the preventive maintenance program, manages the department budget, parts inventory, and PCMB, and works with operations to improve equipment and process performance. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting machinery, planning major repairs and equipment installations or removals, negotiating with outside vendors, training the team in problem-solving and TWI standards, participating in improvement projects, and performing hands-on electrical work and repairs as production needs require.

This is a hands-on role in an active manufacturing plant. The position may require overtime, weekend, and on-call work. A pre-employment drug screening is required upon acceptance of a job offer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 2 years leading a team.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drives.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements for lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
• Skill with a maintenance management system and basic computer tools.
• Clear communication skills and ability to coach a team across shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or mechanical technology.
• Experience with press lines, metal forming, or heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with lean tools, TWI, and rapid improvement events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule the maintenance team across both shifts, emphasizing safety, lockout/tagout, and company policy.
• Run the preventive maintenance program and ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed and effective.
• Troubleshoot machinery, identify root causes, and implement effective fixes.
• Manage the maintenance budget, parts inventory, and PCMB, and seek cost reductions.
• Negotiate with outside vendors for parts, services, and project work.
• Plan and schedule major repairs and equipment removals and installations.
• Teach problem-solving tools, including 5-Whys, fishbone, PDSA, and Pareto; train the team using TWI standards; and participate in rapid improvement events and projects.
• Perform hands-on electrical work and repairs when production needs it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED