About this role
Shoreline Container
Mainten ance Manager
JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Manager works under the direction of the Operations Director and is responsible for leading maintenance personnel and managing capital, infrastructure, and continuous improvement projects within a manufacturing environment. This role provides internal customer support by ensuring maintenance, facilities, and project activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in a cost-effective manner.
The position oversees facility and equipment reliability, machinery installation and upkeep, preventative maintenance programs, and facility improvement initiatives. The Maintenance Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, Purchasing, contractors, and vendors to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, sustainability, and overall plant performance while ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Leadership & Facilities Oversight
- Supervise and support maintenance staff and contractors in daily operations and project execution.
- Manage all aspects of maintenance activities for company facilities, including machinery care, equipment installation/un-installation, facility maintenance, and grounds upkeep.
- Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
- Prioritize maintenance work orders and allocate resources based on operational needs and production schedules.
- Develop, implement, and oversee cost-effective preventative maintenance programs.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing long-term corrective actions.
- Develop and support training initiatives for maintenance staff.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and corrective action when appropriate.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and organization within maintenance and tool areas.
- Support internal quality systems and safety programs.
- Work flexible hours
Project Management
- Plan, coordinate, and execute capital improvement, infrastructure, and facility projects from concept through completion.
- Monitor project timelines, costs, and overall performance against established objectives.
- Manage contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers to ensure quality workmanship and timely project completion.
- Coordinate project activities with operations to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
- Ensure all projects comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Support commissioning, startup, and documentation activities for new or modified systems.
- Oversee and coordinate contract work performed by outside vendors and service providers.
Operations & Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Purchasing teams to support plant objectives and operational improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, project documentation, reports, and compliance records.
- Manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Maintain diplomacy, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling company-sensitive information.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or related field preferred.
- 2 + years of maintenance, facilities, or project management experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working within a corporate manufacturing structure, including cross-functional collaboration, reporting processes, and compliance-driven operations.
- Experience within paper, converting, pulp & paper, packaging, or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended number of hours per shift, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
- The employee is required to reach with fingers, hands, and arms.
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
- The employee must regularly lift, push or pull and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The job is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
- Safety gear must be worn as required.
Why Join New-Indy Containerboard?
- At New-Indy Containerboard, technology plays a critical role in driving operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of IT and manufacturing, influence strategic technology initiatives, and contribute directly to the success of a modern manufacturing operation. If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, building strong business relationships, and driving continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with company contribution
- 401k plan & generous company match
- Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage (company paid)
- Life Insurance & AD&D coverage (company paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Great Paid Time Off policy
- 9 paid holidays
- Gym reimbursement program
- Quality time invested in your training and development
Who is Shoreline Container?
- For over 100 years, Michigan and our neighboring states have led the world in manufacturing. For nearly half of those years, Shoreline Container has been a growing partner to that manufacturing base by designing and producing custom container and packaging solutions
- We have a staff of nearly 250 people working in multiple shifts, all dedicated to engineering and building the right solutions for our customers
- We advocate for training and educating our employees, so they have the skills to be successful in the manufacturing environment
- Shoreline is a partner in Five Star Sheets, one the nations premier corrugated sheet manufacturers. We are committed to continually improve, while providing our customers with outstanding packaging through Quality, Service & Design
We think outside (and inside) the box when it comes to producing the best products for our customers. We value our team by treating employees with respect and listening to their needs. Join the Shoreline Container Family and take your career to the next level. Apply today!
Pay: $110,000 PLUS based on experience and skills
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