Lead reliability. Build capability. Drive results.Lead the maintenance and reliability strategy for a manufacturing facility while driving equipment uptime, preventive maintenance excellence, continuous improvement, and team development. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys building reliable systems, developing teams, and partnering across the plant to improve operational performance.What You'll Do:- Lead maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations.
- Lead implementation and sustainment of reliability improvement initiatives to reduce equipment failures and improve asset performance.
- Drive equipment uptime through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, and maintenance metrics using SAP, CMMS, and other reliability systems to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage maintenance technicians, employee development, and performance.
- Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, service, efficiency, equipment uptime, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance activities and maximize production performance.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Manage maintenance budgets, backlog prioritization, and capital improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For:- Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using CMMS, SAP, or similar maintenance management systems to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, and performance reporting.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, HVAC, and facility systems.
- Experience leading reliability programs, preventive maintenance systems, and root cause failure analysis.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:- Degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred
- Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations
- Paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industrial experience
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Experience leading capital improvement projects in a manufacturing environment
- SAP experience
What we offer...- Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
- Professional development opportunities with training and tuition reimbursement
- A supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes safety
- Generous PTO policy with vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive relocation package
Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.
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