Manager, Maintenance

Menasha Corporation•Alsip, IL

9d•$94,000 - $118,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees all maintenance operations, including contractor work, repairs, preventive maintenance, and new equipment installations. Leads a three‑shift maintenance team, demonstrating strong leadership and accountability. Manages inventory, parts storage, and the work‑order system to ensure reliable, cost‑effective plant performance. Requires a mechanical and electrical background and a collaborative, team‑focused approach.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure
Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage and other threats to a manufacturing facility
Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in packaging and manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance and storage
Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree desired

Responsibilities

Implements maintenance and engineering strategies to assure operational reliability consistent with the needs of the operational facility and to ensure the maximum availability and longevity of assets
Accountable for key Maintenance performance metrics including work order completion and machine reliability
Supports equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; implements capital expenditure project and is accountable for payback expectations
Supports operations leaders to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance within planned budget
Designs, develops, and manages capital projects to enhance efficiencies, improve performance, and meet growth plans, including defining the scope of work, budget, schedule and responsibilities
Develop and execute site’s preventative maintenance program
Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to implement capital investment projects to drive operational excellence
Supports key stakeholders on project design and management, supplier selection and scheduling coordination, new equipment acquisition and installation, materials acquisition, audits and process changes
Assures compliance with Company’s EAM platform
Assures all tasks are performed in a safe manner, and comply with all company, local, state, and federal requirements
Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports
Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support and/or resolve equipment reliability issues
Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications