Maintenance Manager

Pretium Packaging•Bethlehem, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Manager ready to lead a high performing team in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment? At our facility, you’ll take ownership of cutting-edge molding and automation equipment while driving reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about problem-solving, mentoring skilled technicians, and making a real impact every day this is the opportunity you've been looking for! Company Overview Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 17 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada. Position Summary: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities for a high-speed plastics container manufacturing facility. This position ensures the optimal performance, reliability, and safety of plant equipment, machinery, and infrastructure by leading a skilled maintenance team and implementing proactive, cost-effective maintenance programs. The Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in reducing downtime, supporting production goals, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Strong working knowledge of injection/blow molding machinery, pneumatic systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis).
Proven experience managing maintenance budgets and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Lead, schedule, and supervise daily activities of the maintenance team including mechanical, electrical, and automation technicians.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair complex issues related to injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Engineering departments to ensure seamless operations and timely support.
Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budget, and vendor relationships for maintenance-related services and supplies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable health and safety regulations.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, energy efficiency, and plant safety.
Train, develop, and evaluate maintenance personnel to ensure skill growth and performance excellence.
Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work orders, maintenance history, and KPIs.
Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
Ensure all compliance with regulatory affairs, FDA, OSHA, SQF mechanical integrity and process hazards analysis (PHA).
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.