Maintenance Manager

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager in Charlotte, NC. The Maintenance Manager will coordinate the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of production or processing machines and equipment with minimal downtime. Involves checking, setting up, and operating various types of production tools and equipment prior to approving for production use. This position is located at 1202 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Report to General Manager and Production Superintendent any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known and make recommendations to minimize downtime and expenses.
• Conduct selective inventory monthly and verify with computerized inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Locate O.E.M. manufacturers and after-market distributors in order to obtain competitive costs on parts or improved service.
• Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program utilizing the MVP system.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing the overall maintenance program, which includes ensuring that equipment is on the preventive maintenance program and that schedules are valid, thorough, and completed according to the system schedule.
• Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with department personnel.
• Regular availability to address issues immediately as they arise, including during off-hours.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety program and good housekeeping.
• Assist in selection, evaluation, and lead installation of capital and expense projects.
• Sets high expectations for quality of work for team and self.
• Actively engaged with issues, root causes and proactive measures to ensure continuous improvement, operational throughput and equipment reliability.
• Ability to learn and understand all equipment in the plant in order to lead effectively and mentor employees.
• Training employees, rewarding and disciplining employees, conflict resolution, team building, coaching and leading employees to improve, addressing complaints and resolving problems, documentation, and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
• Able to maintain flexibility in support of the plant’s operational goals.
• Demonstrate ability to teach maintenance classification, qualification requirements and proper maintenance procedures.
• Follow up on all work orders to ensure repairs and work are performed properly.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Computer Data entry skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Four years maintenance management experience in a manufacturing plant.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• College and/or related technical courses. Engineering, 5S, lean manufacturing, reliability.
• Five years’ experience in the paper packaging industry with heavy experience in electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Have the ability to apply concepts of high school math.
• Have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have a working knowledge of the following:
• Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations – maintain a current lift truck operator license and/or appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
• Electrical, controls, pumps, hydraulics, building maintenance, automation, fabrication, hydraulics, paper converting, R&M spend management and vendor selection.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.