Senior Maintenance Manager at Menasha Packaging in ALSIP, Illinois

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors


• Supports operations leaders to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence


• Supports and executes capital projects to enhance efficiencies, improve performance, and meet growth plans, including defining the scope of work, budget, schedule and responsibilities


• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, including labor, materials, and equipment costs


• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to align with production goals.


• Assures compliance with Company's EAM platform


• Supports key stakeholders on project design and management, supplier selection and scheduling coordination, new equipment acquisition and installation, materials acquisition, audits and process changes


• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions


• Drives site's preventative maintenance program


• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers


• Assists with maintenance parts inventory including procurement


• Provides guidance on training employees


• Other duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, processing, blueprints


• Knowledge of maintenance best practices, safety regulations, and industry standards


• Able to use technical equipment and tools to trouble shoot many problems associated with plant equipment


• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Computer literate


• Skills in work priorities


• Some understanding of drawings and or procedures that have to do with maintaining equipment/ building side of plant operations


• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting

The expected salary range for this position is $117,000 - $135,000 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.