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Maintenance Manager

Silgan Dispensing
United States, Missouri, Grandview
11901 Grandview Road (Show on map)
Feb 06, 2026
LEADERS: Leaders at Silgan have a responsibility to demonstrate leadership in all aspects of their jobs. Anyone who supervises others has a particular responsibility to be a role model for safety, quality, integrity, environmental responsibility, and all Company policies, practices, and expectations. Leaders may provide input to and/or participate in the review, hiring, orientation and training, assignment of work, ongoing performance review and feedback, promotions, terminations, and other personnel decisions and considerations. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL: All employees are expected to follow all Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures, work safely, and report any unsafe condition or unsafe behavior. Additionally, Silgan employees are expected to report any condition, which could result in a violation of an environmental standard, immediately. SUMMARY: The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of all maintenance functions across the Grandview facility. This includes Assembly Maintenance, Molding Maintenance, the Injection Mold Tool Room, and CNC Machining operations. The role leads a team of 70-80skilled maintenance personnel and two supervisors across a 24/7 operation to maximize equipment uptime, minimize unplanned downtime, and ensure production targets are achievable. This position serves as the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) champion for the facility, driving Autonomous Maintenance (DTM) initiatives, building operator capability, and establishing preventive/predictive maintenance systems that eliminate breakdowns at their source. The Maintenance Manager must be willing to respond to critical equipment failures at any hour and is expected to maintain a visible presence on the production floor to understand equipment conditions firsthand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 25% Team Leadership & Development: Direct and develop a maintenance organization of 70-80 technicians, machinists, and tool makers across all shifts. Recruit, select, and onboard new talent. Establish training programs to build technical capability. Manage supervisors and support with performance reviews, coaching, and progressive discipline. Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. 20% TPM/DTM Leadership: Serve as the facility TPM champion. Lead the implementation of Daily Team Maintenance (Autonomous Maintenance) through all 7 steps. Partner with Operations to transfer basic maintenance tasks to operators. Establish and track OEE, MTBF, and MTTR metrics. Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns and drive permanent countermeasures. 20% Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Develop and manage PM programs for all production equipment including injection molding machines, assembly lines, and auxiliary systems. Implement predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis). Optimize PM schedules based on equipment criticality and failure history. Ensure CMMS data integrity and work order completion. 15% Tool Room, CNC Operations & SMED Support: Oversee the injection mold tool room including mold maintenance, repair, and refurbishment. Manage CNC machining operations for spare parts fabrication and tooling modifications. Ensure machined spare parts and sub-assembly stations are prebuilt, inspected, and staged in readiness for SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) events to enable quick changeover times. Maintain proper tooling storage, tracking, and PM schedules. Support new mold qualifications and engineering changes. 10% Emergency Response & Troubleshooting: Respond to critical equipment failures 24/7. Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Establish escalation protocols and on-call coverage. Make rapid decisions to restore production while ensuring safety and quality. 5% Budget & Spare Parts Management: Develop and manage the maintenance budget including labor, parts, and contracted services. Optimize spare parts inventory to balance availability against carrying costs. Evaluate and select vendors for maintenance services and equipment. Prepare capital expenditure requests for equipment upgrades. 5% Facilities & Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations for maintenance activities. Maintain facility infrastructure including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, and building systems. Coordinate with EHS on lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work procedures. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field-required 10-15 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment-required 5+ years managing maintenance teams of 30+ technicians across multiple shifts-required Demonstrated experience implementing and leading TPM/Autonomous Maintenance programs-required Experience in plastics manufacturing (injection molding) and/or high-speed assembly-strongly preferred Experience managing tool room and CNC machining operations-preferred Lean Manufacturing certification (Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent)-preferred TECHNICAL EXPERTISE (Required): Injection Molding: Deep understanding of injection molding machine systems-hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and control systems. Knowledge of mold design, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Automated Assembly & Legacy Equipment: Experience maintaining and improving legacy mechanical assembly systems including dial machines, chain-driven platforms (MK North America or similar), cam-driven mechanisms, and indexing systems. Ability to troubleshoot older equipment where documentation may be limited and tribal knowledge must be captured and systematized. TPM Methodology: Proven expertise in Total Productive Maintenance pillars, particularly Autonomous Maintenance (DTM Steps 1-7), Planned Maintenance, and Focused Improvement. CMMS Systems: Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems for work order management, PM scheduling, parts inventory, and maintenance analytics. This facility currently utilizes Hippo CMMS and MaintainX for maintenance tracking and work order processing. Predictive Maintenance: Working knowledge of predictive technologies including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, and oil analysis. Machining & Tooling: Familiarity with CNC machining, manual machining, welding, and tool/die making processes. Root Cause Analysis: Expertise in 5-Why, fishbone diagrams, fault tree analysis, and A3 problem-solving methodology. SMED & Changeover Support: Understanding of Single-Minute Exchange of Die principles and maintenance's role in enabling quick changeovers through preparation of spare parts, sub-assemblies, and tooling kits. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Required): 24/7 Availability Mindset: Willingness and ability to respond to critical equipment failures at any hour. Demonstrated history of personal commitment during emergencies. Floor Presence: Hands-on leadership style with significant daily time in the production environment. Visible, approachable, and engaged with technicians and operators. Team Development: Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop maintenance talent. Track record of building technical capability and promoting from within. Change Leadership: Experience driving cultural change from reactive to proactive maintenance. Ability to gain buy-in from skeptical teams and sustain improvements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective partnership with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align maintenance priorities with business needs. Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses maintenance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, breakdown Pareto) to prioritize resources and drive continuous improvement. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, and use hands to operate tools and equipment. Must be able to access all areas of the facility including elevated platforms, confined spaces, and mechanical rooms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. On-site position requiring daily presence with minimum 50% time on the manufacturing floor. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, and industrial equipment. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and varying temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position requires on-call availability and response to the facility for critical equipment failures outside normal business hours. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises approximately 70-80 associates including: Assembly Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians Molding Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians Tool Room Supervisor and Tool Makers, Mold Technicians CNC Machinists Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.