Manager, Maintenance

Job Overview

Oversees all maintenance operations, including contractor work, repairs, preventive maintenance, and new equipment installations. Leads a three‑shift maintenance team, managing 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.

• Implement maintenance and engineering strategies to ensure operational reliability and maximum asset availability.
• Accountable for key maintenance performance metrics, including work order completion and machine reliability.
• Support equipment feasibility studies and make recommendations for investment; implement capital expenditure projects and monitor payback expectations.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Execute the annual financial plan and monitor performance within the planned budget.
• Design, develop, and manage capital projects to enhance efficiencies, improve performance, and meet growth plans, including defining scope of work, budget, schedule, and responsibilities.
• Develop and execute the site’s preventive maintenance program.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders to implement capital investment projects, including supplier selection, scheduling coordination, new equipment acquisition, and installation.
• Assure compliance with the company’s EAM platform and ensure all tasks are performed safely, in compliance with all company, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to enhance the salaried and hourly production team.
• Interact with key stakeholders to provide technical support and resolve equipment reliability issues.
• Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.

High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree desired. Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.

• Knowledge of safety and protection of workers, environment, and site regulations.
• Knowledge of day‑to‑day and strategic 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, information, vandalism, sabotage, and other threats to a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of 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.

Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting. Frequent walking and standing required. Occasional travel required. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

The expected salary range for this position is $94,000 - $118,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.