Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Managers are responsible for the overall plant maintenance and coordination of activities with other departments in a manner which results in the production of quality product at a cost and schedule consistent with company policies, customer service and plant objectives. The primary duties of a Maintenance Manager include :

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participates in plant staff, shift and safety meetings, and conducts regular departmental meetings and departmental training based on needs assessment.
• Participates in plant operational planning meetings.
• Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Maintains direct contact with the Engineering department on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to more effectively increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating costs.
• Investigates and diagnoses causes of breakdowns and develop programs and solutions to reduce / eliminate future occurrences.
• Determines and controls maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds and reduce / eliminate repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root causes.
• Responsible for the selection, training and development of shift personnel to attain department goals.
• Meets with vendors and plant visitors.
• May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
• 0-25% travel may be required.

A Bachelor's Degree and / or related maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related maintenance experience is required. A minimum of five years' experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.

Maintenance Managers are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position :

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.