Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – M & M Industries, Inc.

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M&M Industries is a U.S.

-based plastic pail and packaging manufacturer established in 1986, specializing in containers for both hazardous and non-hazardous solids and liquids. The company produces a wide range of packaging solutions, including traditional and custom pails, drums, and square containers, serving industries such as food and beverage, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. We are committed to innovative, high-quality products made in the USA, sustainability initiatives, and a customer‑focused approach that emphasizes communication, responsiveness, and practical design support from concept through delivery.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations to ensure a safe work environment, maximize equipment uptime, and maintain plant facilities. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and plays a critical leadership role in driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site. The Maintenance Manager is expected to serve as a role model for safety, professionalism, and leadership by living M&M Industries’ core principles of integrity, fairness, open communication, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities with the safety of associates and contractors as the highest priority.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Manage maintenance KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and department budgets to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Develop, coach, mentor, and performance‑manage maintenance associates.
• Lead and/or participate in capital projects, reliability initiatives, and structured problem‑solving efforts.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow established policies and procedures.
• Support, maintain, and continuously improve processes within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Facilitate team meetings, trainings, and safety discussions.
• Identify and address safety, environmental, quality, and production‑related issues.
• Provide leadership for organizational development and succession planning within the maintenance function.
• Manage operating and capital budgets, contributing to controllable margin and optimizing financial performance.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Proactively resolve employee issues, build teamwork, and ensure fair and consistent application of site policies.
• Manage internal and contractor maintenance resources to execute the reliability maintenance program.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency and ensure timely resolution.

• Demonstrated business and people leadership skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate vision and strategy to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to motivate, engage, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Proactive and inclusive leadership style.
• Strong background in preventive maintenance and reliability principles.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Budgeting, resource planning, and project management skills (including Gantt charts).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, 5S, and safety standards.
• Hands‑on knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and basic PLC programming/troubleshooting.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proven ability to drive results and achieve financial goals.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with LEAN or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Five (5) or more years of maintenance leadership experience in an injection molding environment required.
• Two (2) or more years of project management experience, including capital projects.
• One (1) or more years of experience using preventive maintenance and work order management systems (CMMS).

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and navigate an industrial environment with catwalks and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Packaging & Containers

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