Maintenance Manager

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
030975 Maintenance Manager (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

 

OUR VISION:

Being the best customer service company in the world.

 

OUR PURPOSE:

Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW: Supervises large maintenance teams responsible for the repair and maintenance of manufacturing facilities and equipment.

Responsible for and/or performs preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.

May fabricate replacement tools and parts for manufacturing operations.

Plans and prioritizes work orders and schedules repair and maintenance activities to minimize production downtime and disruptions.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses difficult problems and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield.

Implements departmental policies and strategy.

Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 8-12 years of relevant experience.

This position is located in Alsip, IL, Monday through Friday (Relocation assistance will be considered).

Key Responsibilities 



* Possesses overall leadership responsibility for the continuous and efficient operation of the maintenance team within the facility.


* Manages colleagues who are troubleshooting equipment to ensure equipment downtime does not lead to inefficiencies or catastrophic failures.


* Reviews daily productivity report and conducts daily visual inspections for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic problems.


* Develops and implements preventive maintenance and machine improvement programs, utilizing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques, and processes.


* Procures replacement tools and parts for manufacturing operations, as needed.


* Oversees in-house design, fabrication, and installation of equipment, and the training of colleagues on proper use.


* Implements strategic direction for the maintenance team in alignment with company goals.


* Incorporates and ensures safety observances are met, including use of all PPE by colleagues, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits, etc.


* Communicates goals and objectives and applies company policy.

Staff, train, and coach colleagues and ensure positive colleague relations.

Reviews colleague performance, recommends salary increases, and administers discipline when necessary.


* Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 


* Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 8-12 years of relevant experience. 


* Strong, tenured leadership experience in a manufacturi...