Maintenance Manager

Our client manufactures and delivers top-notch packaging products and components nationwide. They are seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager to oversee and optimize their maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will champion total predictive maintenance (TPM) principles, manage a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce costs. This Role Offers: Competitive pay, plus comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision, 401K matching, etc. Stable company with decades of experience developing and producing top of the line packing products. Lean, efficient manufacturing environment. High degree of freedom to refine operational and manufacturing processes. Company prioritizes sustainability efforts and environmental impact. Focus: Drive total predictive maintenance (TPM) philosophy, implementation, and use, ensuring regular and preventative maintenance is performed effectively. Manage record-keeping for all service and maintenance performed on machinery, coordinating with production for job setups and scheduling downtime for repair and maintenance. Establish and maintain an effective parts system, managing the installation, maintenance, and repair of production, facility, and support equipment. Provide hands-on leadership and support to the maintenance team, ensuring proper training on job duties and CMMS system usage. Develop quality work audits and provide guidance to the maintenance team to ensure compliance with quality expectations. Engage, train, motivate, and develop progression plans for the maintenance team, including supervising and providing guidance to hourly employees. Interview, hire, and train new hires, while planning, assigning, and directing work within the maintenance department. Manage and control costs for vendor services, verifying compliance with company standards and safety requirements. Ensure vendors are trained to comply with safety requirements while on company premises, managing vendor activities effectively. Investigate equipment inefficiencies, develop programs and solutions to reduce future occurrences, and participate in continuous improvement projects. Skill Set: Bachelor's degree in Management or a relevant field. Minimum 4 years of experience in maintenance management. Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics manufacturing or high-speed automation and printing. Strong engineering knowledge (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical systems). Ability to interpret specifications, blueprints, and schematics. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong leadership skills with a focus on process improvement. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively. About Blue Signal: As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the manufacturing & industrial space, with expertise in manufacturing leadership, engineering, supply chain, and logistics roles. Leare more at bit.ly/3D3a7NH