Maintenance Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•East Brunswick, NJ

10d

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager to oversee and optimize equipment maintenance operations. This role involves planning and executing maintenance tasks, managing resources for improvement projects, and ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and leadership, with a commitment to fostering a positive work environment and driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing techniques. The company is focused on innovation, sustainability, and providing growth opportunities for its employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.
Possesses 5-7 years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Injection Molding preferably in the Packaging Industry.
Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
Microsoft Office Proficiency; SAP knowledge preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
Exceptional leadership and proven team-building skills.
Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
Has the ability to multi-task, prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
Reviews the operation of equipment with appropriate personnel to identify maintenance issues in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
Reviews location’s Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
Tracks, analyzes and improves the Maintenance department’s KPIs.
Engages employees in problem resolution in order to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
Fosters a positive working environment and drives Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
Monitors and reviews Maintenance budget on a monthly basis; Prepares and implements annual budget each fiscal year.
Assists in recruitment process of Maintenance personnel.
Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.