Maintenance Manager

Menasha Corporation•Alsip, IL

18d

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 manager develops and implements maintenance and engineering strategies, monitors maintenance performance, supports equipment and capital investment decisions, and manages projects to improve efficiency, performance, and capacity. The role partners with operations and other stakeholders on continuous improvement, equipment reliability, compliance, and workforce development. The position primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting, with some time in an office and occasional travel.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 6 years of relevant experience required.
Mechanical and electrical background.
Knowledge of safety and protection of workers, the environment, and the site, including applicable regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of manufacturing-facility operations, operational requirements, and management.
Knowledge of facility and infrastructure maintenance and management.
Knowledge of methods for preventing and addressing theft of assets or information, vandalism, sabotage, and other threats to a manufacturing facility.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment used in packaging and manufacturing, including safe use, maintenance, and storage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree desired.

Responsibilities

Implement maintenance and engineering strategies to ensure operational reliability and maximize asset availability and longevity.
Manage key maintenance performance metrics, including work order completion and machine reliability.
Support equipment feasibility studies, recommend investments, implement capital expenditure projects, and monitor 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’s 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 work is performed safely and complies with company and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management, working closely with direct reports.
Provide technical support to stakeholders and resolve equipment reliability issues.
Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge through networking, industry events, and professional publications.
Oversee contractor work, repairs, maintenance operations, inventory, parts storage, and the work order system.
Lead a three-shift maintenance team.