Preventive Maintenance Superintendent

The Preventive Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to ensure optimal operation of all machinery, equipment, and facilities in a high-volume glass manufacturing plant. This role plays a critical part in reducing unplanned downtime, improving equipment reliability, enhancing safety, and maximizing production efficiency.

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for all critical equipment, including furnaces, cutting and forming machinery, annealing lehrs, conveyors, and packaging systems.
• Implement data-driven strategies for predictive and preventive maintenance using CMMS, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement best practices.
• Lead a team of maintenance technicians and planners, providing training, mentorship, and performance feedback while ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Monitor equipment condition and performance, manage spare parts inventory, and ensure timely repairs to extend equipment lifespan and reduce long-term costs.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Safety teams to align maintenance strategies with plant goals and effectively communicate maintenance schedules and downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company policies, promoting a culture of safety and proactive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and failures; provide regular reports on KPIs, downtime analysis, and maintenance efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in preventive or predictive maintenance on glass manufacturing.
• Experience with converting machines as indexing and continuous machines.
• Experience with Vision systems troubleshooting and preventive maintenance routines.
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in glass manufacturing preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish – English).

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing