Maintenance Manager

Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a blow molding manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership, technical expertise, and hands‑on experience maintaining high‑speed plastic processing and packaging equipment.

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot blow molding, auxiliary, and downstream equipment (e.g., Uniloy, Rocheleau, Bekum, or similar).
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support process improvements and capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a blow molding, plastics, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC controls (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
• Experience with CMMS systems and data‑driven maintenance strategies.
• Excellent communication, organization, and team management skills.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.