We're Hiring: Manager, Plant Maintenance

Location: South Deerfield, MA
Company: Pelican

What You'll Do:

Keep operations running. Lead reliability. Drive continuous improvement.

Pelican is seeking a hands-on Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll drive equipment reliability, maximize uptime, and lead preventive maintenance initiatives that keep operations running safely and efficiently. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for team development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop the maintenance team across a multi-shift manufacturing operation
• Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and plant performance through effective preventive maintenance programs
• Take a hands-on leadership role in troubleshooting complex equipment and facility issues
• Oversee repair and maintenance of molding machines, auxiliary equipment, utility systems, and facility infrastructure
• Lead TPM, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Manage maintenance schedules, work orders, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
• Partner with Operations to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize downtime
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, metrics, and energy-saving initiatives
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, fire, and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding requirements
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure maintenance activities are performed safely and efficiently
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to improve workflows, reduce waste, and optimize performance
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance employees through performance management and ongoing training
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 7-10 years' experience; facility and maintenance leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Proficient with robots and automation.
• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Tactical and facilitative experience in Lean Manufacturing and Total Preventive/Productive Maintenance concepts.
• General knowledge of auxiliary equipment, including material blender machines, granulators, shredder, fixtures, conveyors, vacuum pumps/loaders, chillers, cooling towers and air compressors.
• General knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, HVAC, machine servicing and electrical servicing to effectively troubleshoot and make necessary repairs.
• Expansive knowledge of plant and machine safety regulations and systems.
• Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, able to read and interpret schematics, blueprints and specifications.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP and/or other productivity/ project management software.

What's In It For You:

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay /extra vacation purchase opportunities

• 401k plan - with immediate match

• Great Benefits - several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
• Health Savings Account Contribution

• Wellness Discount Program

• Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program

• Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear

• Employee referral program - get paid to work with your trusted network.
• Beautiful New England location

• Onsite Gym

• Established reputable brand offering premium products - you'll be proud to represent Pelican!

• And more...

What You May Be Doing:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.