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Maintenance Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions • River Grove, IL 60171 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Maintenance Manager at Mauser Packaging Solutions oversees and coordinates maintenance activities, including equipment modifications, preventative and corrective maintenance, and capital improvement projects. This role involves planning work orders, coordinating resources, reviewing equipment operation to identify maintenance issues, tracking and improving maintenance department KPIs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in industrial automation, PLCs, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, preferably in the packaging industry.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees, plans and issues work orders for equipment modifications, preventative and corrective maintenance.
  • Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
  • Reviews operation of equipment to identify maintenance issues in areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and Customer Satisfaction.
  • Tracks, analyzes, and improves Maintenance department’s KPIs.
  • Conducts routine inspections to improve production equipment reliability.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and contractors for maintenance materials and services procurement.
  • Engages employees in problem resolution using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
  • Fosters a positive working environment and meets productivity targets and performance standards.
  • Fabricates and modifies equipment as necessary.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies.
  • Monitors and reviews Maintenance expenses monthly.
  • Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and service schedules.
  • Assists in the recruitment process of Maintenance personnel.
  • Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained and develops training plans as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic.
  • Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles.
  • Experience working in a Lean environment preferred.
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
  • Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency; Upkeep Maintenance Software knowledge preferred.

About Mauser Packaging Solutions

Mauser Packaging Solutions is a global leader in the packaging industry, offering a wide range of metal, plastic, and fiber packaging solutions. They specialize in providing products such as intermediate bulk containers, drums, cans, jerrycans, and bottles, along with services like reconditioning and customized solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, they cater to various industries worldwide, ensuring high-quality and eco-friendly packaging options.

Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees, plans and issues work orders to appropriate shift team members for the implementation of equipment modifications as well as preventative and any corrective maintenance.
  • Prepares and coordinates maintenance resources and provides recommendations for capital and continuous improvement projects.
  • Reviews the operation of equipment with appropriate personnel to identify maintenance issues in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and Customer Satisfaction.
  • Review's location’s Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to make recommendations for improving plant operations, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and maintenance problem resolution.
  • Tracks, analyzes, and improves the Maintenance department’s KPIs.
  • Conduct routine inspections to identify and resolve issues to improve on reliability of production equipment.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of maintenance materials and services.
  • Engages employees in problem resolution to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
  • Fosters a positive working environment and drives the Maintenance team to meet set productivity targets and performance standards.
  • Ability to fabricate and modify equipment as necessary.
  • Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis.
  • Monitors and reviews Maintenance expenses monthly.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and service schedules.
  • Assists in the recruitment process of Maintenance personnel.
  • Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Possesses 10+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic, preferably in the Packaging Industry.
  • Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
  • Previous experience working in a Lean environment preferred.
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
  • Exceptional leadership and proven team-building skills.
  • Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Has the ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency: Upkeep Maintenance Software knowledge preferred.
Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.