Job Description

Description

SPR Packaging, LLC was founded in 2006 by a team of experienced flexible packaging managers and associates to fill a niche in the market for customer-oriented manufacturing and service. Dedication to our customers has earned us a reputation and impressive growth since the company´s inception.

Position Description

The Maintenance Manager is of great significance to the organization as this person is responsible for the entire upkeep and maintenance of a multi-facility operation. The Individual in this role will also be required to execute their administrative and organizational skills to ensure that all maintenance activities are seamlessly completed. The Maintenance Manager is largely accountable for upholding the quality and standards of the organization.

Key Job Tasks of Maintenance Manager

• Communicates directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
• Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
• Implements programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Conducts associate performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians.
• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
• Ensures that all maintenance technicians are trained in the most updated version of operating procedures.
• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains and repairs maintenance shop equipment.
• Establishes and maintains a computerized maintenance management system (E-Maintenance) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.
• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Supervises plant maintenance personnel.
• Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Assists with hiring of maintenance personnel.
• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
• Tracks, analyzes, and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
• Maintains Safety, Health, and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are always met.
• Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.
• Coordinates activities with Plant Operations Departments.
• Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant performance.
• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate party, including but not limited to housekeeping and assisting other associates in the performance of their jobs.
• Work in a team environment and conduct yourself in a professional manner when working with other associates and/or contractors.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) are followed daily.

Qualifications

Skills and Specifications

• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The Ability to effectively manage time and lead a team of subordinates.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.

Abilities Required

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods on hard surfaces.
• Ability of strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to climb 60 feet.
• Ability to perform in an environment that is not climate controlled.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any other related field of study with minimum 7 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager.