Manager, Maintenance
Rhinelander, WI - USA
Job Summary
Are you a maintenance leader who thrives at the intersection of equipment reliability team development and operational strategy As our Maintenance Manager youll serve on the Plant Leadership Team and own the maintenance function at the facility level from preventive and predictive maintenance programs to capital project management and emergency coordination. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise directly drives uptime protects our associates and ensures we meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Lead and continuously improve comprehensive preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
- Champion safety leadership and serve as plant emergency coordinator ensuring compliance with federal/state fire safety environmental and food safety regulations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through lean manufacturing principles including TPM implementation and root cause analysis for equipment failures
- Lead mentor and coach the maintenance team while identifying and staffing the department with qualified talent
- Manage comprehensive work order systems with emphasis on safety work orders preventive maintenance scheduling and Daily Team Maintenance initiatives
- Coordinate and manage the annual department budget optimizing resource allocation for maximum operational efficiency
- Manage capital and expense projects related to new equipment and continuous improvement working closely with Process and Corporate Engineers
- Perform daily plant walks to observe and adjust safety quality and productivity issues impacting performance
- Select oversee and evaluate contractor performance to ensure safe cost-effective and compliant execution of maintenance and capital activities
- Support technical needs in dealing with community and governmental groups while maintaining compliance with corporate policies
- Strategic Maintenance Leadership Developing and executing long-term maintenance strategies leading organizational change and inspiring teams toward operational excellence and safety leadership
- Equipment Reliability & Program Development Building and overseeing comprehensive PM/PdM/CM programs that optimize asset performance and translate to increased quality and customer satisfaction
- Safety & Emergency Management Leading hazard identification risk assessment and emergency response coordination while fostering a culture of safe behavior commitment
- Capital Project Management Managing multiple projects from conception through completion coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timeline and budget adherence
- Team Leadership & Development Building coaching and developing high-performing maintenance teams with focus on talent acquisition engagement and professional growth
- Budget & Financial Acumen Developing and managing departmental budgets analyzing financial performance and communicating resource needs to senior leadership
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Applying TPM root cause analysis and lean tools to drive reliability improvement and operational effectiveness
- CMMS & Work Order Management Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems work order tracking and preventive maintenance scheduling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Working effectively with engineering teams plant management external stakeholders and vendor partnerships
- Proven track record of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing setting with strong technical knowledge gained through hands-on work technical training apprenticeships certifications and/or formal education in a related discipline.
- Proven experience leading a maintenance department in a manufacturing environment with supervisory/management responsibility
- Experience implementing Preventive and Predictive Maintenance technologies and Lean Manufacturing principles (TPM)
- Technical degree in electrical mechanical hydraulic or pneumatics or equivalent experience.
- Expert knowledge in one or more of these areas: mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Prior experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Advanced experience with PLCs automation systems and robotics preferred
- Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies with relevant certifications preferred
- Primary work hours MondayFriday with flexibility required for equipment failures plant emergencies and supporting projects
- Work performed in both office and manufacturing plant environments
- Ability to stand walk climb stairs/ladders and navigate manufacturing areas; lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; PPE required in designated areas (hearing protection safety glasses steel-toe shoes)
- Exposure to varying temperatures industrial noise and occasional dust chemicals or industrial materials
- Travel: Not typically required
At Printpack we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We foster a culture rooted in collaboration innovation accountability and respect and were looking for maintenance leaders who share that commitment. Here you wont just maintain equipment youll drive the reliability and operational excellence that keeps our customers coming back.
Ready to lead maintenance forward Apply today through Workday or visit our career website for more details.
Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin gender identity sexual orientation marital/parental status genetic information age national origin ancestry ethnicity disability marital status military or veteran status or affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At Printpack, we are committed to operating with the highest level of integrity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and providing a stable and safe work environment with professional growth opportunities for our associates. Our culture of care and support, both for the l ... View more