Manager Maintenance

Position Summary

We are searching for a Maintenance Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for all maintenance functions within a 24/7/365 continuous manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all plant assets including production equipment, utilities, powerhouse systems, buildings & grounds, machine shop, and electrical/instrumentation systems. The Maintenance Manager will drive equipment reliability, continuous improvement, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and cost control to support plant performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of 2 supervisors and hourly team members; indirect leadership of unionized hourly workforce.  (approximately 30)
• Responsible for preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities for the facility
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategy.
• Improve asset uptime, reduce unplanned downtime with a willingness to push the maintenance team.
• Establish & track department KPI’s, analyze reports, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure effective planning and scheduling processes in coordination with operations.
• Oversee Powerhouse operations including boilers, steam systems, compressed air, chilled water, and plant utilities.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and facility infrastructure.
• Champion a safety culture within Maintenance and the Powerhouse.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, LOTO, confined space, hot work, and contractor safety requirements.
• Lead and participate in safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations.
• Participate in safety certification of all new equipment installations.
• Ensure maintenance documentation supports regulatory inspections and compliance audits.
• Lead employee selection, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Conduct performance appraisals and goal setting for salaried employees.
• Develop technical skill depth and succession planning within the department.
• Foster strong labor relations within a unionized environment.
• Manage and control the department’s operating budget.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety or reliability.
• Support capital planning, justification development, and project execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering on capital projects, upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Review project scope, execution plans, and maintenance integration strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis (RCA), failure analysis, and corrective action systems.

Education and Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7-365-day operation – preferably in Chemical Processing and in a Union environment.
• Must have experience managing a small to mid-sized team in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to groups.
• Demonstrates positive leadership, organization, and strong people skills, as well as coaching skills and techniques.
• Demonstrates problem identification and resolution skills, and the ability to drive change.
• Strong experience in MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

At Viskase, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and future. Eligible employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Dependent Life Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Supplemental Insurance Plans that include Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, Legal Shield, and Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• Join a company that invests in your success - today and tomorrow.

Thank you for your interest and consideration in a career with Viskase!

www.viskase.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

About Us

Why Viskase?

Viskase Companies is a global leader in food packaging with more than a century of innovation. We produce approximately 30% of the world’s hot dog casings and operate nine manufacturing facilities and sales offices worldwide, including locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines.

At Viskase, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement—an environment where your work has a direct and meaningful impact every day.