Maintenance & Process Improvement Manager (Engineer)

Pic the Gift•Wentzville, MO

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are a fast-growing e-commerce-driven manufacturer specializing in high-volume, customized sublimation products (mugs, tumblers, apparel, blankets, ornaments, etc.). To support continued rapid growth and maintain industry-leading quality and on-time fulfillment, we are seeking an experienced hands-on leader to own all equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, spare parts inventory, and continuous process improvement for our digital printing and sublimation production facility. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians and collaborate daily with production supervisors to maximize uptime, improve throughput, reduce waste, and implement lean/6S practices in a high-SKU, quick-turn environment.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a production environment (printing, packaging, textiles, or similar high-speed manufacturing strongly preferred).
3+ years in a supervisory or team-lead role with proven ability to motivate and develop technicians.
Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills (480V 3-phase, PLC basics, sensors, VFDs, etc.).
Experience maintaining digital printers and heat presses (sublimation, DTF, DTG, or wide-format inkjet) is a major plus.
Demonstrated success implementing preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working knowledge of CMMS software
Proficient with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; ability to create reports and presentations.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Formal training in PLC programming
Experience with RIP software and color management
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
“Roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude – willing to work alongside the team when needed

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4–8 maintenance technicians (scheduling, training, performance reviews, hiring).
Build and execute a comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) program for all production equipment including: – Large-format dye-sublimation printers, Heat presses small format flat presses, large format flat presses, heat tunnels and large calendar/rotary presses) – Sewing and cutting machines as well as compressed air systems
Maintain critical spare parts inventory and vendor relationships for fast repairs.
Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime (on-call rotation required).
Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis to increase OEE, reduce scrap/rework, and improve workflow.
Partner with production and leadership teams to specify, install, and commission new equipment during facility expansions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and maintain a safe working environment
Track and report key metrics
Manage maintenance budget and capital expenditure requests.