About this role
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
• Oversee and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program for all manufacturing, packaging, utility, and facility equipment supporting three-shift operations.
• Ensure reliable operation of equipment used in liquid processing, mixing, filling, sealing, labeling, and secondary packaging operations.
• Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate timely corrective maintenance to minimize production downtime across all shifts.
• Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance records, and downtime trends to identify root causes and recommend repairs, modifications, or replacements.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and validation support for new or modified equipment and/or products in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.
Supervision & Workforce Management
• Directly supervise and lead a maintenance team of approximately twelve (12) technicians and contractors, including task assignments, performance management, and skills development.
• Schedule maintenance labor and coverage across three (3) shifts to align with production schedules, planned shutdowns, and emergency needs.
• Ensure maintenance staff follow established procedures, safety protocols, and good documentation practices.
• Provide training and coaching to ensure technical competency and compliance with company standards.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Support GMP requirements applicable to cosmetic, liquid, and gel-based product manufacturing.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality, sanitation, or contamination control.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, calibration records, and equipment documentation.
• Assist the Director of Facilities & Manufacturing Maintenance with audits, inspections, and corrective action implementation.
Planning, Purchasing & Budget Control
• Oversee purchasing of maintenance supplies, spare parts, tools, and external services.
• Manage maintenance inventory to ensure critical spare parts are available while controlling costs.
• Assist in developing and managing the maintenance budget, including capital expenditure planning.
• Evaluate vendors and contractors for maintenance services and equipment support.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Interface with Production, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure equipment availability meets customer and production requirements.
• Work with the Director of Facilities & Manufacturing Maintenance on equipment layout, workflow optimization, and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety.
EDUCATION:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification, trade school training, or college coursework in industrial maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of ten (10) years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in liquid, cosmetic, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or lead maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting production equipment, and supervising skilled trades personnel.
• Experience tracking labor hours, shifts, and maintenance metrics.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with automated filling and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
• Role supports a three (3) shift operation and requires flexibility in scheduling.
• Some weekend work and off-shift availability are required to support production demands, maintenance shutdowns, and emergency repairs.