What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at CKS Packaging, Inc.?
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We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a blow molding manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on experience maintaining high-speed plastic processing and packaging equipment.
What’s In it for You?
- Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits at modest employee contributions
- Discretionary Bonus
- 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all plant maintenance activities, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
- Lead, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
- Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot blow molding, auxiliary, and downstream equipment (e.g., Uniloy, Rocheleau, Bekum, or similar).
- Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance budgets, and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support process improvements and capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a blow molding, plastics, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLC controls (Allen-Bradley preferred).
- Experience with CMMS systems and data-driven maintenance strategies.
- Excellent communication, organization, and team management skills.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What are your annual salary requirements?
Experience:
- Maintenance management: 5 years (Required)
- Plastics blow molding: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person