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

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. #IND

Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

On Target Staffing LLC

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