Rehrig Pacific Company

Maintenance Manager

Rehrig Pacific Company • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree preferred.
  • 10 years of maintenance management experience preferred.
  • SMRP/Reliability Engineering certification preferred.
  • Injection molding experience required; knowledge of Krauss Maffei machines is a plus.
  • Experience in managing technical teams in a manufacturing setting.
  • Familiarity with robotics, automation, and Allen Bradley PLC controls is a plus.
  • Proficient in maintenance planning/scheduling using a CMMS.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance of plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Manage contractors for specialized plant work and maintain facility standards.
  • Implement and execute preventive maintenance programs to national standards.
  • Set maintenance department goals aligned with KPIs and continuous improvement.
  • Lead a 24/7 maintenance team, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
  • Conduct training on root cause analysis for maintenance staff.
  • Collaborate with all departments to solve recurring operational issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a 24/7 operational environment.
  • Participation in safety improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to diverse technical projects across multiple departments.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
Full Job Description
Purpose of Role

The role of the Maintenance Manager is to increase overall equipment efficiency of plastic injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation, and the plant facility. This individual will manage the preventative maintenance program, perform reactive repairs, and implement permanent solutions to recurring issues. This role manages a team of maintenance professionals while prioritizing the safety of his team and working cross functionally with all departments within the plant.

Areas of Accountabilities

Maintain building, facilities, and manufacturing equipment
  • Manage the repair, upkeep, and refurbishment of all associated manufacturing equipment (large tonnage injection molding machines, molds, robots, decorating equipment, additional support and auxiliary equipment, etc.).
  • Manage contractors as needed to perform specialized work inside the plant and maintain the plant facility and office space.
  • Oversee implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance processes and execute the preventative maintenance program to national expectations.
  • Set goals and strategy for the maintenance department aligned with KPI's and continuous improvement goals.
  • May be expected to manage spare parts inventory and/or manage maintenance costs within budget.

Manage a technical team
  • Effectively lead a team of maintenance professionals in a 24/7 operation while using resources in the most efficient way.
  • Lead and train personnel on root cause analysis
  • Schedule/manage daily work and ensuring timely and quality completion of assignments.
  • Actively participate and contribute to plant safety improvement initiatives while ensuring direct reports are performing safe work and receiving necessary training.
  • Support the learning, growth and development of the team's technical knowledge and practical skills.
  • Effectively perform hands-on and general management responsibilities (planning, prioritizing, communicating, resource balancing, budgeting, purchasing, etc.).
  • Ensure all direct reports receive quarterly reviews, detailed annual performance reviews and continuous value-added feedback.

Work cross functionally with all departments
  • Support the Engineering team with the installation of automation, equipment replacement, and improvements.
  • Develop, implement and share beneficial standards and work procedures with internal and national teams.
  • Work diligently with all departments to find permanent solutions to reoccurring problems or issues. Participate in and/or lead root cause analysis of down time events.
  • Perform all work with a customer service mindset while collaborating with a range of skilled employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree is a plus.
  • 10 years of experience in maintenance management preferred
  • SMRP/Reliability Engineering certification preferred
  • Injection molding experience preferred. Specific experience with Krauss Maffei machines a plus.
  • Experience managing a technical team.
  • Experience with robotics and automation, Allen Bradley PLC controls is a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling a large team within a CMMS
  • Experience with Lean methodologies, including 5S, kaizen, Kanban, visual controls, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
  • Strong industrial electricity and hydraulic system knowledge.
  • Emphasis on & knowledge of safe work practices required (OSHA, NEC, etc.)
  • Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

About Rehrig Pacific Company

Rehrig Pacific Company is a leading manufacturer of plastic pallets, crates, containers, and other reusable packaging products. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Rehrig Pacific serves customers in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and retail. The company's mission is to provide customers with innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that help reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency. Rehrig Pacific is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of recycled materials in its products and the development of closed-loop supply chains.
Learn more about Rehrig Pacific Company
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1913

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