Maintenance Manager

Menasha Corporation•Alsip, IL

20d•$94,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations, including contractor work, repairs, preventive maintenance, and new equipment installations. The role leads a three-shift maintenance team and manages inventory, parts storage, and the work order system to support reliable, cost-effective plant performance. It requires a mechanical and electrical background and a collaborative, team-focused approach. The position implements maintenance and engineering strategies, maintains asset reliability, and manages performance metrics, budgets, and capital projects. It works with operations and other stakeholders to improve operational performance, ensure regulatory and company compliance, support equipment reliability, and develop employees.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.
Knowledge of safety and worker and environmental protection practices and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of operational and strategic issues, operational requirements, and management of a manufacturing facility.
Knowledge of physical facilities and infrastructure and how to manage and maintain them.
Knowledge of methods and tools for preventing and addressing threats to a manufacturing facility, including theft, vandalism, and sabotage.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment used in packaging and manufacturing, including safe use, maintenance, and storage.
Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing and process optimization.
Mechanical and electrical background.
Strong leadership, accountability, and collaborative, team-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Implement maintenance and engineering strategies that support operational reliability and maximize asset availability and longevity.
Manage maintenance performance metrics, including work order completion and machine reliability.
Support equipment feasibility studies, recommend investments, implement capital expenditure projects, and manage payback expectations.
Support operations leaders in developing and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
Execute the annual financial plan and monitor performance against budget.
Design, develop, and manage capital projects, including defining scope, budget, schedule, and responsibilities.
Develop and execute the site preventive maintenance program.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on capital investment projects.
Support stakeholders with project design and management, supplier selection, scheduling, equipment acquisition and installation, materials acquisition, audits, and process changes.
Ensure compliance with the Company’s EAM platform.
Ensure tasks are performed safely and comply with company, local, state, and federal requirements.
Guide staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management for salaried and hourly employees, working closely with direct reports.
Provide technical support to stakeholders and help resolve equipment reliability issues.
Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge through networking, industry events, and professional publications.