Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Location: St. Francis, Wisconsin Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Facility: Steel & Poly Manufacturing Team: 2–3 Maintenance Colleagues

Lead the Team. Keep Equipment Running. Drive Improvements

Greif is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance activities at our Steel & Poly manufacturing facility in St. Francis, Wisconsin.

This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys working alongside a small team, troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and improving equipment reliability. With a team of just 2–3 maintenance colleagues, this manager will be close to the day-to-day operation and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a small team responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.

• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime and production disruptions.

• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.

• Perform and support repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.

• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend practical improvements.

• Coordinate replacement parts, tools, and other resources needed to support manufacturing operations.

• Support equipment fabrication, installation, and modifications as needed.

• Coach and develop maintenance colleagues while setting clear priorities and expectations.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure equipment safety features and guarding are properly maintained.

• Partner with production and other plant teams to support safe, efficient operations.

• What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting experience.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Experience with preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.

• Ability to assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment.

• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reducing downtime and improving equipment performance.

• Why This Role Matters

• This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a hands-on maintenance leadership role. You’ll work closely with a small team and plant operations to keep equipment running reliably, reduce downtime, solve recurring problems, and continuously improve how maintenance gets done.

• Why Greif

• At Greif, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people. If you're a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, developing people, and finding practical ways to improve reliability, we'd like to hear from you.

Compensation Range:

• The pay range for this position is $94,400.00 - $160,700.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between 94,400.00 to 96,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

• Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement:

• We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

• About Us

• Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

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