CKS Packaging, Inc., a leader and growing manufacturer of rigid plastic containers is looking for a qualified Industrial Maintenance Manager for our Brownsville, TN team (east of Memphis, west of Jackson). Our ideal candidate is someone with the technical skills of a Maintenance Manager in a plastics manufacturing (preferably injection blow mold/stretch blow molding of bottles or containers) facility with proven success at building, training and coaching direct reports for success at the workplace.
CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!
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What’s In it for You?
- Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement.
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions
- 401k participation with company matching contributions upon completion of one year of service
Job Description:
- Implement/manage manufacturing facility’s maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, installation of guarding/safety features at a manufacturing plant (note- this is not a residential or property maintenance manager role)
- Maximize reliability and efficiency of plant production equipment (extrusion/blow molders, downstream equipment) and auxiliary systems/equipment (chillers, compressors, blenders, HVAC, etc.)
- Direct , supervise, and develop maintenance personnel (maintenance technicians, HVAC techs, Electrical-PLC techs)
- Direct installation of new equipment and systems
- Manage maintenance budget to achieve facility’s financial goals
Key Job Duties:
- Develop/implement/supervise preventive maintenance program for plant production and facilities systems
- Direct/oversee repairs, upgrades, and installation of equipment and systems
- Determine root causes of equipment failure and develop processes to minimize downtime
- Research equipment and processes and make recommendations to meet future needs
- Schedule mold maintenance / repair
- Ensure appropriate guarding/safety devices are present and operating properly; instruct employees in safe operation and maintenance procedures
- Manage projects and maintenance costs, including maintenance spending, labor and overtime
- Prioritize and direct activities and assignments of subordinate personnel
- Develop skills of maintenance personnel
- Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures regarding conduct, performance, safety/OSHA requirements, and compensation of employees
- Coordinate maintenance and installation activities with production scheduling
Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing maintenance technicians, budgets, and programs/functions in manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of plastics blow/extrusion processes and Bekum or Jomar machinery and equipment helpful, but experience with extrusion molding and/or manufacturing machinery will be considered
- 4-year maintenance management or engineering degree or equivalent work experience demonstrating functional working knowledge of electrical systems, electrician experience, 480, 420, 120, single phase and 3 phase, ladder logic, schematics, NEC code, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, OSHA, and auxiliary facility equipment and systems
- Superior troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to supervise, manage, and develop maintenance technicians and staff
- Ability to interact positively with subordinates, peers, and superiors to meet operation’s goals and requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What are your annual pay requirements?
- May we send you a text message about this position?
Ability to Commute:
- Brownsville, TN 38012 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brownsville, TN 38012: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
