Maintenance Manager

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

At Graham, our Blue Culture encourages continuous improvement, collaboration, integrity and respect across teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We support growth and accountability for our employees and our suppliers.

• Understand, follow and enforce all safety, health, quality GMP and company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participate in plant staff, shift and safety meetings, conduct regular departmental meetings and departmental training based on needs assessment.
• Participate in plant operational planning meetings.
• Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Maintain direct contact with the Engineering department on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to more effectively increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating costs.
• Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and develop programs and solutions to reduce/eliminate future occurrences.
• Determine and control maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds and reduce repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root causes.
• Responsible for the selection, training and development of shift personnel to attain department goals.
• Meet with vendors and plant visitors.
• May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
• 0-25 % travel may be required.

• A bachelor’s degree and/or related maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related maintenance experience is required.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) employee saving plan and employee wellness program.
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing and Engineering

Location:

New Orleans, LA

Salary range: $ – $ (in accordance with legal mandates of certain U.S. jurisdictions; final compensation based on qualifications and experience).

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.