Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Ulster County, New York | Packaging Manufacturing

Schedule & Compensation

· Schedule: Primarily day shift, approximately 6:00 AM – 5:15/5:30 PM

· Flexibility: Occasional rotation to support and check in on night shift operations

· Compensation: Salary is flexible to secure the right candidate, with a typical range of $120,000 – $175,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Position Overview

We are seeking a distinguished Maintenance Manager to lead and elevate maintenance operations within a high-speed packaging manufacturing facility in Ulster County, NY. This role is instrumental in ensuring optimal equipment reliability, operational continuity, and the development of a best-in-class maintenance organization.

The Maintenance Manager will provide both strategic and hands-on leadership across all maintenance functions, partnering closely with the Maintenance Planner to drive execution, prioritize critical workstreams, and maximize workforce productivity. This leader will play a central role in minimizing downtime, advancing equipment performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

· 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, packaging, or high-speed production environments

· Strong mechanical knowledge of production and packaging equipment

· Proven experience managing maintenance teams in a production setting

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing maintenance demands in a fast-paced environment

· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred:

· Experience in packaging or high-speed manufacturing environments

· Working knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls

· Experience implementing preventive or predictive maintenance programs

· Experience working with CMMS systems

· Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Plant Performance

· Lead maintenance and reliability efforts across all production and packaging equipment

· Drive maximum equipment uptime through preventive and corrective maintenance strategies

· Prioritize daily work orders aligned with production needs

· Partner with the Maintenance Planner to ensure efficient scheduling and execution across shifts

· Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective solutions

Line Changeover Optimization

· Oversee execution of mechanical line changeovers across production lines

· Develop and standardize procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and safety

· Train maintenance staff on best practices for changeovers

· Coordinate closely with Production to align schedules and readiness

· Identify opportunities to reduce downtime through process and tooling improvements

Maintenance Leadership & Team Development

· Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians and mechanics

· Establish a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence

· Implement cross-training programs to build a flexible and capable team

· Drive continuous improvement in technical capability and team performance

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Shift Leadership to support operations

· Maintain strong presence on the production floor for rapid troubleshooting

· Participate in plant-wide performance and improvement initiatives

Facility Oversight & Operational Discipline

· Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify maintenance and facility issues

· Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment

· Reinforce strict adherence to safety and housekeeping standards

Vendor & Contractor Management

· Act as the primary point of contact for vendors and contractors

· Ensure all external work meets plant safety and operational standards

· Collaborate with equipment vendors to improve performance and reliability

Automation & Continuous Improvement

· Partner with Automation teams to enhance system performance

· Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process optimization

· Support initiatives to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Planned Maintenance & Weekend Leadership

· Oversee preventive maintenance programs and planned repairs

· Provide leadership during scheduled Saturday maintenance activities

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, the Maintenance Manager will:

· Reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment reliability

· Strengthen coordination between maintenance planning and execution

· Improve changeover efficiency through standardization and training

· Develop a cross-trained, high-performing maintenance team

· Enhance collaboration across maintenance, production, and quality

· Elevate overall plant organization and operational discipline

Work Environment

This facility operates a high-volume, high-speed packaging manufacturing environment. This role requires a hands-on leadership presence on the plant floor and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a maintenance leader seeking to drive operational excellence, build a high-performing team, and make a measurable impact within a dynamic packaging manufacturing environment.

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person