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Company: Graham Packaging is a people-, planet-, and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. We promote a safe, challenging environment to innovate and grow, with a focus on cooperation, integrity and respect across regions and teams.

Overview

Maintenance Managers are responsible for the overall plant maintenance and coordination of activities with other departments in a manner which results in the production of quality product at a cost and schedule consistent with company policies, customer service and plant objectives.

Responsibilities

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Participates in plant staff, shift and safety meetings, and conducts regular departmental meetings and training based on needs assessment.
• Participates in plant operational planning meetings.
• Develops new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Maintains direct contact with the Engineering department on the latest improvements to plant machinery and systems to increase manufacturing performance and reduce operating costs.
• Investigates and diagnoses causes of breakdowns and develops programs and solutions to reduce or eliminate future occurrences.
• Determines and controls maintenance budget to ensure efficient use of funds and reduce repetitive purchases by identifying and eliminating root causes.
• Responsible for the selection, training and development of shift personnel to attain department goals.
• Meets with vendors and plant visitors.
• May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
• 0-25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree and/or related maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and related maintenance experience is required. A minimum of five years experience in a maintenance supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Maintenance Managers are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are essential:
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Clear and effective communication of facts and information.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range is described in accordance with legal mandates of applicable jurisdictions. The final compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the 401K plan and participate in the Wellness Program. Paid time off is offered in line with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Statement

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Location: Hammond, LA