Assistant Maintenance Manager

Sunstar

$83K — $124K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent; technical or BA degree in related field preferred.
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience in maintenance or tooling, ideally in medical device manufacturing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
  • Familiarity with plastics processing, injection molding tooling, and high-speed automation.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs for equipment.
  • Plan, prioritize, and direct work for mechanics using the PM program.
  • Provide coverage in the absence of the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager.
  • Provide technical support for various systems and equipment.
  • Monitor and analyze maintenance KPIs and initiate performance improvement actions.
  • Inspect completed maintenance work for quality and compliance.
  • Manage maintenance supplies, ordering parts, and maintaining budgets.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401K retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Employee discounts on company products and corporate perks.
  • Access to on-site fitness center and café.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities while also assisting in the management of the maintenance team. This role involves a balance of technical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, team supervision, and administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency and team effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Oversee the manufacturing plant's preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure reliable operational performance of equipment, injection molding tooling, and processes.
  • Plans, prioritizes, directs and controls the work performed by Mechanics utilizing the plant's PM program.
  • Provide coverage in the absence of the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
  • Provide technical support for controls, toolroom, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Aids Maintenance Manager to monitor Maintenance KPIs and PM system reports and uses these reports to initiate remedial actions to improve maintenance performance.
  • Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards.
  • Meet project completion timelines.
  • Assists with determining supply and equipment needs, ordering supplies and managing maintenance budget appropriate approvals.
  • Responsible for ensuring maintenance personnel are trained and following all safety practices and procedures, and enhances current practices where needed.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections.
  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure that all work and services are provided in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that work orders are created for on-demand repairs and/or PMs.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies. Order and procure necessary parts and tools in a timely manner.
  • Utilize CMMS software to analyze and report on machine down-time
  • Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.


Education / Certifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Technical or BA degree in a related field or a plus.
  • Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance or tooling supervisory experience; ideally in a medical device manufacturing facility or other process manufacturing environment.
  • A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.

Knowledge/Experience
  • Background managing maintenance or tooling resources in a continuous manufacturing setting. Worked with managing schedules, overtime, and departmental expenses of a sizeable maintenance or tooling group.
  • Microsoft Office and CMMS software proficiency.
  • Preferred knowledge: Plastics processing (Injection Molding), injection molding tooling, hydraulics, high-speed automation and controls, electrical competency
  • ISO 13485: Medical Devices Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, LEED Certification
  • Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience a plus

Abilities
  • Must demonstrate leadership and good judgment in approaching decisions.
  • Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
  • Must be able to perform basic arithmetic to include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
  • Specific tasks require standing for long periods, reaching above shoulders, walking, lifting, grasping, kneeling, bending and twisting.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment.


What Makes Sunstar Special is:
  • A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
  • High Quality Products
  • Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
  • Strong value placed on company culture
  • Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Employee discount on Sunstar products
  • 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
  • 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
  • Competitive bonus
  • On-site café
  • On Site Fitness Center
  • Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
  • Beautifully maintained walking trails
  • Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
  • Recognition and Rewards Programs
  • Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you'd enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

The pay range for this position of Assistant Maintenance Manager is $83,204 - $124,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.

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