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. • Work closely with manufacturing departments to ensure production equipment is maintained on a consistent basis and all PM schedules are met in a timely fashion. • 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. • Tracking and improving machine downtime, increasing machine reliability that supports manufacturing to meet customer demand. • Ensure compliance to all health and safety policies and that all equipment is properly safeguarded. • Develop and implement maintenance procedures that are trackable and accountable to ensure maximum efficiency of the maintenance department. • Manage relationships with contractors and service providers. • Tracks, analyzes, and improves the Maintenance department’s KPIs. • Review the 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. • 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. • Monitors and reviews Maintenance budget monthly: Prepares and implements annual budgets. • Ensures all regulatory compliance with various governmental agencies such as city, county, state is met on a consistent basis. • Drive cost savings through equipment repairs, upgrades, improved PM’s, decreased cycle time, etc. • Ensures Maintenance employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans as needed. • Maintains facility compliance with all municipal, state/provincial, and federal fire and safety codes, including the testing/inspections of the fire protection system. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Must have strong interpersonal skills. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management. • Prefer Valid Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM). • Possess 10+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, PLCs, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Injection Molding preferably in the Packaging Industry. • Leadership 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. • Solid understanding and knowledge of all OSHA guidelines pertaining to plant maintenance. • Exceptional leadership and proven 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 and SAP knowledge preferred.