MFG Maintenance Manager

Position Location: Erie, PA

Manager: Reliability Manager

Role Level: Manager of People

Manager Once Removed: Plant Manager

Purpose of Role

The role of the Maintenance Manager is to increase overall equipment efficiency of plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, and the plant facility. This individual will manage the preventative maintenance program, perform reactive repairs, and implement permanent solutions to reoccurring issues. This role manages a team of maintenance professionals while prioritizing the safety of his team and working cross functionally with all departments within the plant.

Areas of Accountabilities

Maintain building, facilities, and manufacturing equipment

• Manage the repair, upkeep, and refurbishment of all associated manufacturing equipment (large tonnage injection molding machines, molds, extruders, robots, decorating equipment, additional support and auxiliary equipment, etc.).

• Manage contractors as needed to perform specialized work inside the plant and maintain the plant facility and office space.

• Oversee implementation of preventive maintenance processes and execute the preventative maintenance program to national expectations.

• Set goals and strategy for the maintenance department aligned with SQCDP and continuous improvement goals.

• May be expected to manage spare parts inventory and/or manage maintenance costs within budget.

Manage a technical team

• Effectively lead a team of maintenance professionals in a 24/7 operation while using resources in the most efficient way.

• Schedule/manage daily work and ensuring timely and quality completion of assignments.

• Actively participate and contribute to plant safety improvement initiatives while ensuring direct reports are performing safe work and receiving necessary training.

• Support the learning, growth and development of the team’s technical knowledge and practical skills.

• Effectively perform hands-on and general management responsibilities (planning, prioritizing, communicating, resource balancing, budgeting, purchasing, etc.).

• Ensure all direct reports receive quarterly reviews, detailed annual performance reviews and continuous value-added feedback.

Work cross functionally with all departments

• Support the Engineering team with the installation of automation, equipment replacement, and improvements.

• Develop, implement and share beneficial standards an