Maintenance Engineer Manager - Florence, KY

About Signode:

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$100,000 - $120,000 + 10% Bonus

Summary

The Maintenance Engineer Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities within the organization. This role involves managing the maintenance team, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager collaborates with various departments to minimize downtime, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall equipment performance. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to maintenance operations.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage a team of 14-16 maintenance technicians, providing guidance and support.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Establish and maintain maintenance schedules for key equipment and facilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement measures to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations teams to address recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement measures to optimize maintenance-related expenditures.
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized maintenance services and equipment procurement.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms and cost-effective services.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Implement safety measures and training programs to promote a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment history and repair logs.
• Generate regular reports on maintenance performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in maintenance operations.
• Implement best practices to enhance overall equipment performance and reliability.

Position Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5-10 years in maintenance/engineering management, must be in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• A minimum of 5 years of Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage a maintenance team.
• Strong technical knowledge of machinery, equipment, and maintenance processes.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Problem Solving
• Organization/Planning
• Leadership
• Empowerment
• Time Management
• Tenacity

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.