CKS Packaging, Inc., a leader and growing manufacturer of rigid plastic containers is looking for a qualified Industrial Maintenance Manager to add to our Urbana, IL 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.

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement.
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions
• 401k participation with company matching contributions upon completion of one year of service
• Relocation and travel are possible!

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
• This role is available due to a February 2025 scheduled retirement. A strong candidate will take direction well from the retiring Maintenance Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What are your annual pay requirements?
• May we send you a text message about this opportunity with CKS Packaging?

Experience:

• Industrial Maintenance Management or Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
• Plastics blow molding: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Urbana, IL 61802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person