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Maintenance Manager

D&W Fine Pack

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Compensation
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Location
Fort Calhoun, NE
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Maintenance Manager at D&W Fine Pack oversees plant safety, regulatory compliance, and equipment reliability while leading a team of technicians. Responsibilities include managing inspections, hazardous materials, fire systems, GMP adherence, productivity, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and energy savings, ensuring the manufacturing plant operates efficiently and safely.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervisory ExperienceTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceElectrical Skills

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and orders annual inspections as required by governmental regulatory agencies. Manages and controls the use, storage and timely disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. Maintains and tests of fire suppression sprinkler system in accordance with local, State and Federal regulations. Serves as plant liaison with Fire Department and other emergency responders. Assures periodic testing and maintenance of the facility’s emergency lighting and related systems; ensures periodic inspection and testing of all fire extinguishers; conducts periodic testing of facility’s crane hoists

  • Ensures employees follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s

  • Monitors manufacturing process to ensure that all processes are operating within defined production and quality standards

  • Makes recommendations and assembles comprehensive solutions to the Plant to improve machine efficiencies and quality improvements

  • Develops and administers departmental 5S program consistent with the plant-wide initiatives

  • Monitors and maintains scheduled productivity and leads team to achieve planned schedule attainment goals

  • Ensures machinery and equipment repairs are performed promptly, correctly, and within established timeframes

  • Coordinates troubleshooting efforts so that machine efficiency can be maximized

  • Exercises continuous improvement processes and techniques in order to enhance the department’s performance results

  • Prioritizes and follows-up on all maintenance activities; manages labor costs by maximizing employee productivity

  • Develops, implements, and monitors PM program across all areas of the manufacturing plant

  • Directly supervises a department of Maintenance Technicians, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; conducts operator testing as required

  • Defines, develops and controls all maintenance related procedures, specifications, computer programs, work instructions, and machinery repair/troubleshooting manuals; Prepares and submits Purchase Requests for necessary materials

  • Monitors and analyzes utility usages and develops energy savings programs

  • Oversees the administration of Work Order database and machine histories and logs; maintains current machine manuals and resource materials

  • Develops and maintains departmental budgets; controls departmental operating expenses and plant supply costs

  • Compiles, prepares and submits performance reports as directed

  • Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices

  • Support SQF through compliance with SQF standard practices and policies

  • Assist SQF teams, audits, and documentation as necessary

  • In the absence of the Maintenance Manager, the roles and responsibilities of this position will be fulfilled as designated, documented, and approved by the Plant Manager.

Safety

  • Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

  • Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.

  • Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s.

  • Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

  • D edicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.

  • W inning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.

  • F ocused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.

  • P eople with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401k with company match

  • Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

  • Company-paid Life Insurance

  • FSAs for Medical & Dependent Care

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more

  • Wellness program

  • Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance

  • And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

  • Supervisory Experience: Advanced

  • Troubleshooting: Advanced

  • Equipment Maintenance: Advanced

  • Electrical Skills: Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer

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