Maintenance Manager

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Supervisor’s Title: Director of Manufacturing
Department: Manufacturing
Location: 2510 Snow Rd, Lansing, MI 48917


Job Description:

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and develop our maintenance organization while ensuring the reliability, uptime, and safety of all production and facility assets. This role is responsible for driving preventative maintenance programs, owning maintenance budget and KPI performance, managing capital and improvement projects, and partnering closely with Engineering to support new equipment installations and process improvements.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation (E&I) activities, with direct leadership of Maintenance Supervisors and E&I technicians. This individual must bring strong project management experience, working knowledge of controls and PLC troubleshooting, and a leadership style that combines strategic accountability with daily floor presence. Schedule: This is a day-shift role with on-call availability expected for nights and weekends as operational needs require.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the site maintenance team, including supervisors and a team of technicians and E&I personnel
• Own overall equipment reliability and uptime across all production systems (extrusion, lamination, converting, and support equipment)
• Drive execution and continuous improvement of the Preventative Maintenance program using Asset Essentials
• Manage and optimize spare parts inventory, including min/max levels, critical component availability, and cost control
• Partner with Engineering on capital projects, equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements
• Lead project management efforts including planning, execution, timelines, and cross-functional coordination
• Spend significant time on the floor daily, directly supporting troubleshooting, team development, and operational response
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with OSHA and company standards (LOTO, electrical safety, etc.)
• Establish and maintain maintenance KPIs including PM completion rate, OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and downtime; drive accountability to targets
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems including motors, drives, PLCs, and instrumentation
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures
• Develop and maintain SOPs for maintenance processes, equipment, and systems
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities, machine logs, and equipment history
• Coordinate contractor support and manage external vendors as needed

• Own the site maintenance budget, including labor, parts, contractors, and capital spend; report regularly on budget performance
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Quality, and Engineering


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership capability with experience managing maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of PLC ladder logic and ability to support basic controls troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, drives, and instrumentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude including pumps, gearboxes, alignment, and rotating equipment
• Experience with CMMS systems, preferably Asset Essentials or similar platforms
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Knowledge of OSHA standards including LOTO, confined space, and electrical safety
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause and long-term solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while holding teams accountable


Experience:

• 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with extrusion, lamination, or similar continuous process manufacturing preferred
• Proven experience managing capital or improvement projects
• Experience leading preventative maintenance programs and spare parts systems
• Hands-on experience with industrial controls and PLC systems


Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical or Vocational training preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred

• Relevant certifications a plus: CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional), electrical license, or equivalent


Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be on feet for extended periods (10–12 hours as needed)
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and climb while performing tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Ability to wear required PPE for entire shifts
• Ability to respond quickly to operational and safety conditions
 

*Important notice:

• At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires.

• TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.