Gerente de mantenimiento I

Job title: Gerente de mantenimiento I

Original description: Oversees all maintenance operations, including contractor work, repairs, preventive maintenance, and new equipment installations. Leads a three‑shift maintenance team, demonstrating strong leadership and accountability. Focuses on reliable, cost‑effective plant performance through effective asset management.

What You'll Do

• Implement maintenance and engineering strategies to assure operational reliability consistent with facility needs, maximizing asset availability and longevity.
• Be accountable for key maintenance metrics including work order completion and machine reliability.
• Support equipment feasibility studies and make recommendations for investment; manage capital expenditure projects and meet payback expectations.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives driving operational excellence.
• Execute the annual financial plan and monitor performance within the planned budget.
• Design, develop, and manage capital projects to enhance efficiencies and meet growth plans, including defining scope, budget, schedule and responsibilities.
• Develop and execute the site’s preventative maintenance program.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to implement capital investment projects, supplier selection, scheduling, and installation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s EAM platform; prioritize safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to develop the salaried and hourly production team.
• Interact with key stakeholders to provide technical support and resolve equipment reliability issues.
• Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge through networking, events, and publications.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and worker protection requirements.
• Strong understanding of day‑to‑day and strategic manufacturing operations management.
• Experience managing physical facilities and infrastructure; knowledge of security and loss prevention concepts.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment used in packaging/manufacturing; safe usage and maintenance.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel occasionally and to work in a production/warehouse setting; frequent walking and standing; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Proactive problem solver with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree (already mentioned as desired).
• Experience with enterprise asset management (EAM) systems and capital project leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $94,000 – $118,000 annually.
• Eligible for annual incentive plan and full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; AD&D; Short- and Long-Term Disability; EAP; 401(k); PTO and paid holidays.