Industrial Maintenance Manager

Who We Are

Nelson Companies operates a portfolio of product and manufacturing companies that are global industry leaders across the Food & Beverage and Balloon industries. Our two core companies are Cell-O-Core (the leading national drinking straw producer) and PremiumConwin (a key component of the party balloon industry that is part of every retail balloon program across the world).

We operate from four locations across Ohio, Texas, Illinois and California and manage every part of product creation, manufacturing, sales, and distribution with our 100 talented team members.

While we operate some of the oldest existing businesses in our industries, we are also an exciting work environment that is quickly growing, bringing to life exciting new ideas, and focusing on a sustainable green future.

We are seeking an experienced and talented Industrial Maintenance Manager to join our team. The Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing our daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The successful candidate will have a strong background in plant/industrial/manufacturing maintenance, within the manufacturing sector (extruded plastics experience preferred).

We are looking for a skilled “hands-on” Industrial Maintenance Manager to oversee the installation and maintenance of our production and down-stream equipment. As Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical equipment. This will include installing new equipment, performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

To ensure your success, you should have advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, electrical experience, and good time-management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Oversee the training process of employees on new job assignments.
• Identify critical items and notify management in order to maintain inventory of spare parts.
• Maintain buildings and grounds in acceptable condition.

· Responsible for assisting with the PM Program, developing PM's, assigning the work & tracking completion of preventative maintenance tasks.

· Reviews work orders to determine schedules, sequences, and assignments of work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for all employees. Instruct subordinates in safe work practices and enforces plant safety rules. Set a proper example by using appropriate safety equipment and adhering to safe work practices. Investigate and report on industrial injuries as they occur, and recommend ways of preventing additional injuries.
• Responsible for maintaining positive employee morale and working within the scope of company contracts and polices and procedures.
• Review processes and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Work with outside suppliers and contractors to coordinate completion of projects.
• Conduct employee training as needed. This could include lock-out/tag-out, forklift, crane and other related topics.

Experience required:

• 5 plus years' experience in a maintenance management role or Lead position.
• Previous industrial maintenance experience required.
• Working knowledge of PLC's (troubleshooting)
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and motors.
• Basic electrical understanding of all voltage within the industrial standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Familiar with manufacturing methods.
• Basic computer and report writing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
• Good time-management skills.

· Familiar with safe working practices regarding electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and repairs. Must be familiar with equipment de-energizing and the Lock-out, Tag-out system.

· Have your own general, diagnostic hand tools. Specialty heavy tools will be supplied.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $63,157.51 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Assembly line
• In-person
• Warehouse

Application Question(s):

• what industries have you worked in?
• what salary are you seeking?
• what experience do you have with electrical trouble-shooting?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75247 (Required)

Work Location: In person