Do you have Maintenance Management or Supervisory experience in an extrusion, injection molding, or blow molding environment? If so, apply today!

CKS Packaging is currently looking for experienced Maintenance Supervisors/Managers for the following areas/regions.

Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut (We have plants in the areas of Brownsville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Hollywood FL, Orlando, FL, Winter Haven, FL, and Naugatuck, CT.)

If you are a Maintenance Manager or someone looking to move up in their position, apply with us today! We are also seeking experienced and Senior Process Techs.

We would love to speak with candidates that are open to relocate to any of the cities above as well!

CKS Packaging, Inc., a leader and growing manufacturer of rigid plastic containers is looking for qualified Industrial Maintenance Managers to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone with the technical skills of a Maintenance Manager in a plastics manufacturing (preferably injection blow mold/stretch blow molding of bottles or containers) facility with proven success at building, training and coaching direct reports for success at the workplace.

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation, sick days and bonus after eligibility period met
• Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

Job Description:

• Implement/manage manufacturing facility’s maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, installation of guarding/safety features at a manufacturing plant (note- this is not a residential or property maintenance manager role)
• Maximize reliability and efficiency of plant production equipment (extrusion/blow molders, downstream equipment) and auxiliary systems/equipment (chillers, compressors, blenders, HVAC, etc.)
• Direct , supervise, and develop maintenance personnel (maintenance technicians, HVAC techs, Electrical-PLC techs)
• Direct installation of new equipment and systems
• Manage maintenance budget to achieve facility’s financial goals

Key Job Duties:

• Develop/implement/supervise preventive maintenance program for plant production and facilities systems
• Direct/oversee repairs, upgrades, and installation of equipment and systems
• Determine root causes of equipment failure and develop processes to minimize downtime
• Research equipment and processes and make recommendations to meet future needs
• Schedule mold maintenance / repair
• Ensure appropriate guarding/safety devices are present and operating properly; instruct employees in safe operation and maintenance procedures
• Manage projects and maintenance costs, including maintenance spending, labor and overtime
• Prioritize and direct activities and assignments of subordinate personnel
• Develop skills of maintenance personnel
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures regarding conduct, performance, safety/OSHA requirements, and compensation of employees
• Coordinate maintenance and installation activities with production scheduling

Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing maintenance technicians, budgets, and programs/functions in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of plastics blow/extrusion processes and equipment helpful, but experience with extrusion molding and/or manufacturing machinery will be considered
• 4-year maintenance management or engineering degree or equivalent work experience demonstrating functional working knowledge of electrical systems, electrician experience, 480, 420, 120, single phase and 3 phase, ladder logic, schematics, NEC code, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, OSHA, and auxiliary facility equipment and systems
• Superior troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to supervise, manage, and develop maintenance technicians and staff
• Ability to interact positively with subordinates, peers, and superiors to meet operation’s goals and requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What are your annual salary requirements?
• What are the max number of employees that you have had to oversee?
• What area/region would you be interested in working?

Experience:

• Maintenance management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollywood, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person