
Maintenance Manager
- South Dakota
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the safety of all maintenance employees by inspecting work areas for hazards and promptly addressing concerns.
- Review and assign daily safety topics; lead pre-shift, departmental, and general safety meetings.
- Serve as a role model for safe work practices and maintain accountability for employee safety.
- Complete incident reports, conduct investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Actively lead risk assessment activities and drive prioritized safety improvements.
- Oversee required safety training (e.g., Lock-Out Tag-Out, PPE, Arc Flash, Fall Protection, Overhead Crane Safety).
- Report safety violations and collaborate with the Safety Manager and EH&S team to ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations.
- Participate on the Senior Safety Committee and attend monthly meetings.
- Manage and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for plant equipment and facilities.
- Monitor and ensure proper functioning of critical systems such as chillers, cooling towers, compressors, and fire protection systems.
- Oversee major repairs, upgrades, and capital projects to support plant growth and optimization.
- Coordinate daily work orders, scheduling, and resource allocation to minimize downtime.
- Ensure maintenance is performed by qualified personnel and properly documented.
- Design and implement systems to reduce both planned and unplanned equipment downtime.
- Maintain adequate inventory of spare parts, production supplies, and safety equipment.
- Develop, implement, and audit systems for supply inventory accuracy.
- Review and approve external contractors for compliance with company safety standards and verify insurance requirements.
- Coordinate vendor services, including facility upkeep, hazardous waste removal, equipment installation, and janitorial services.
- Supervise and evaluate maintenance team performance through written appraisals, coaching, and corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure accurate scheduling of workdays, vacation, and payroll processing.
- Provide training and verify employee competency in safe machine operation and technical procedures.
- Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
- Manage the plant’s capital plan and support long-term asset planning.
- Plan and supervise projects related to plant expansion, optimization, and compliance upgrades.
- Serve as liaison with insurance inspectors, fire departments, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure permits are secured and all activities align with company policies and legal requirements.
- Guarantee quality workmanship and timely, cost-effective completion of all maintenance projects.
- Safety Leadership
- Preventive Maintenance Excellence
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Incident Management
- Strategic Planning & Capital Project Oversight
- Team Development & Coaching
- Vendor & Inventory Management
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience considered.
- Skills/Experience: 5+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental health & safety standards, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Proven ability to lead teams, conduct incident investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) preferred.
- Personality/Attributes: We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products