Maintenance Manager

Ring Container Technologies•Springfield, NJ

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About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facility equipment, supporting production, quality, food safety, and employee engagement. The role monitors equipment effectiveness, addresses inefficiencies, oversees troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, maintains parts inventory and maintenance records, manages maintenance costs within budget, and ensures equipment and facility areas meet cleanliness and operating standards. The manager develops maintenance employees’ technical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities; provides or coordinates machinery and safety training; schedules labor and maintenance downtime; and oversees employee documentation and performance. The role also promotes Ring’s employee-first culture through regular engagement, active listening, employee-led improvement teams, feedback, and recognition. The position coordinates with the Quality Leader and other plant personnel to maintain equipment quality and food safety, supports food safety and food defense programs, and ensures compliance with applicable GMP, HACCP, SQFI or BRC requirements. The manager participates in management, TPM, safety, and problem-solving committees and may perform Production Supervisor duties as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
A four-year technical degree and/or equivalent military experience.
Ability to provide technical guidance based on past experience and industry knowledge.
Strong people skills, leadership qualities, and managerial abilities.
Sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation, and a desire and focus to improve the business.
Ability to report to work promptly and regularly, take direction, and work well with others.
Ability to work under deadline stress, concentrate, perform accurately, react productively to change, and handle other assigned tasks.
Ability to climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk long distances, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, finger, talk, hear, and perform repetitive arm, hand, or finger movements.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Vision sufficient to analyze data and figures and see small defects at close distances.
Hearing sufficient to receive detailed oral information and distinguish sounds when making fine machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently to meet company OEE and customer quality expectations; monitor performance and recommend or make improvements.
Maintain functional machine guards, promptly correct unsafe conditions, and ensure compliance with lockout/tagout policy.
Troubleshoot major equipment problems and develop safer, more efficient operations.
Promote the Ring Family Culture, prioritize employees, and engage with employees through regular conversations, focused plant walks, active listening, feedback, and recognition.
Lead and support employee engagement initiatives and employee-led improvement teams.
Educate plant personnel on safe and proper machinery operation and ensure timely, appropriate training.
Develop maintenance employees’ problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Maintain accurate parts inventory within budget, including ordering and managing minimum and maximum inventory levels.
Schedule and coordinate equipment downtime for preventive maintenance; address inefficiencies during maintenance and keep equipment clean and in showroom condition.
Maintain the CMMS and equipment files, vendor records, quotes, manuals, and repair records.
Record maintenance and repair costs and control costs through appropriate repair and purchasing methods.
Coordinate with the Quality Leader to ensure equipment meets product quality specifications and food safety requirements.
Identify and remove from service nonconforming equipment that affects safety, food safety, or product quality until it is repaired or replaced.
Ensure an adequate maintenance budget supports facility and equipment quality and food safety.
Schedule and coordinate TPM events, provide training, establish and maintain equipment TPM standards, and ensure equipment meets those standards.
Maintain employee documentation, schedule labor to meet budget requirements, conduct performance evaluations, track attendance, and review time cards.
Direct employee work, correct improper work habits or behavior, recognize good performance, and take corrective action as needed.
Communicate problems, progress, and continuous improvement ideas to management, maintenance, and production personnel.
Perform Production Supervisor duties as needed or required.
Ensure maintenance employees follow food safety and food defense programs and support program development and implementation in compliance with SQFI or BRC standards.
Follow GMP, personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs; prevent foreign material contamination through tool and parts reconciliation and hardware securement.
Communicate quality, food safety, and food defense issues to appropriate personnel.
Maintain cleanliness of the maintenance shop, parts room, and equipment by assigning housekeeping duties in accordance with the facility Master Cleaning and Sanitization Schedule.
Maintain an organized work area and proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities.
Serve on the Management Staff, TPM Committee, Safety Committee, and Problem Solving Team.