Maintenance Manager

M&M Industries is a U.S.-based plastic pail and packaging manufacturer established in 1986, specializing in containers for both hazardous and non-hazardous solids and liquids. The company produces a wide range of packaging solutions, including traditional and custom pails, drums, and square containers, serving industries such as food and beverage, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. We are committed to innovative, high-quality products made in the USA, sustainability initiatives including recycled-content solutions, and a customer-focused approach that emphasizes communication, responsiveness, and practical design support from concept through delivery.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations to ensure a safe work environment, maximize equipment uptime, and maintain plant facilities. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and plays a critical leadership role in driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site. The Maintenance Manager is expected to serve as a role model for safety, professionalism, and leadership by living M&M Industries’ core principles of integrity, fairness, open communication, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities with the safety of associates and contractors as the highest priority
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Manage maintenance KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and department budgets to ensure cost effectiveness
• Develop, coach, mentor, and performance-manage maintenance associates
• Lead and/or participate in capital projects, reliability initiatives, and structured problem-solving efforts
• Ensure purchasing activities follow established policies and procedures
• Support, maintain, and continuously improve processes within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Facilitate team meetings, trainings, and safety discussions
• Identify and address safety, environmental, quality, and production-related issues
• Provide leadership for organizational development and succession planning within the maintenance function
• Manage operating and capital budgets, contributing to controllable margin and optimizing financial performance
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement within the maintenance department
• Proactively resolve employee issues, build teamwork, and ensure fair and consistent application of site policies
• Manage internal and contractor maintenance resources to execute the reliability maintenance program
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency and ensure timely resolution

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated business and people leadership skills
• Ability to clearly communicate vision and strategy to diverse audiences
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to motivate, engage, and develop high-performing teams
• Proactive and inclusive leadership style
• Strong background in preventive maintenance and reliability principles
• Root Cause Analysis experience
• Budgeting, resource planning, and project management skills (including Gantt charts)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, 5S, and safety standards
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and basic PLC programming/troubleshooting
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proven ability to drive results and achieve financial goals
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Experience with LEAN or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Five (5) or more years of maintenance leadership experience in an injection molding environment required
• Two (2) or more years of project management experience, including capital projects
• One (1) or more years of experience using preventive maintenance and work order management systems (CMMS)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and navigate an industrial environment with catwalks and uneven surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds