Maintenance Manager
Job Description
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $110k - $125k (based on experience)
Sterling Engineering is looking for an Maintenance Manager for a growing manufacturer near Melrose Park, IL that is building out new product lines and breaking innovative barriers in the packaging space. This is an amazing company that fosters growth and promotion from within, in addition to having phenomenal benefits that kick in Day 1 of employment.
Job Duties:
- Supervise and provide daily guidance to Maintenance shift personnel.
- Communicate business and maintenance issues to department personnel.
- Interpret and enforce company policies and professional standards.
- Collaborate with team to identify and solve maintenance issues (short- and long-term).
- Interact with other departments and support groups.
- Suggest improvements in working conditions and equipment usage to increase efficiency.
- Manage and complete technical projects as needed (from Maintenance Project List).
- Develop team members’ skills to enhance efficiency.
- Analyze and resolve work problems; assist workers in problem-solving.
- Implement plans to motivate team to meet goals.
- Support improvements in Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, and Training.
- Supervise in accordance with policies and laws (hiring, training, performance appraisals, discipline, resolving issues).
- Preferred: College degree in Business Admin, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; lean certification; 2 years of relevant experience.
- Supervisory, lean, and ISO experience a plus; plastics industry preferred.
- Additional education in quality, safety, or mechanical/electrical areas preferred.
- Preferred certifications: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing.
- Experience with plastic extrusion/injection molding is preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, people-oriented environment.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.