Maintenance Manager

Altium Packaging•Santa Ana, CA

31d•$109,400 - $136,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is foremost a leader and responsible for making decisions regarding the proper functioning of hydraulic electrical equipment that manufactures blow-molded bottles and containers. Coordinates the mechanical and electrical needs necessary to support the physical facility to include support of expense project work. Directly supervises hourly employees assigned to the maintenance department with emphasis on continued development to further enhance skill sets. Manages maintenance department in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance department objectives are met to include projects, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Requirements

Blow / Injection Mold experience preferred
BA/BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar field
5 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance capacity
3 to 5 years’ experience of direct supervision and management in maintenance and/or production capacity
Knowledge of factory automation to include PLC and HMI programming, Network Configuration, and servo systems preferred
Knowledge of Chiller Systems, Compressed Air Generation, and Sanitary Welding preferred
Experience with various computer applications - JDE or similar operating system preferred
Able to analyze equipment problems, identify root cause to equipment problems
Able to manage multiple projects
Able to perform technical reading
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Able to promote a team environment
Able to employ, lead, and direct continuous improvement concepts to improve overall performance
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, Word, JDE
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
Skill in arithmetic and mathematical calculations
Able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Good listening skills
Able to influence and convince others to establish or change precedents
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Blow / Injection Mold experience
Knowledge of factory automation to include PLC and HMI programming, Network Configuration, and servo systems
Knowledge of Chiller Systems, Compressed Air Generation, and Sanitary Welding
Experience with various computer applications - JDE or similar operating system

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for activities of maintenance technicians engaged in the maintenance electrical and mechanical operations
Collaboratively drive improvements through daily interaction with all employees on the production floor
Inspect jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and transmit that sense of urgency to the maintenance technicians in a constructive fashion
Organize and prioritize work from work orders, red tags, estimate work hour requirements, and delegate work to employees in maintenance department
Plan, direct, and control the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices
Recommend and plan equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction through the utilization of CI enhancement tools
Actively lead / participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, lean tools)
Oversee the development, scheduling, and control of the plant preventative maintenance program to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and ensure that equipment is ready to run when scheduled
Maintain contacts with vendors to requisition materials, supplies, and services for the department
Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all Altium Packaging policies and or procedures
Ensure that production equipment can produce within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer and process control specifications
Monitor and report maintenance key indicators to Plant Manager and make recommendations for necessary changes to drive improvement
Keep and update equipment and facility records and procedures such as equipment manuals, schematic drawings, and facility drawings
Develop and maintain an effective department through proper selection, training and assignment of personnel capable of maintaining all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
Develop objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, regional, and corporate goals and objectives
Maintain and control departmental budget and ensure all work completed is within budget parameters and time constraints
Participate in meetings or other communications with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, or the development of new plans and designs
Ensure proper inventory control of MRO parts and supplies
Adhere to all Altium Packaging safety and food safety/quality policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity