Facility Maintenance Manager - Vestcom

Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth. For our growing team of over 1000 employees, Vestcom offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial spirit and fast-paced environment of a start-up.

Vestcom’s core values are at the heart of our organization, representing our fundamental beliefs and serving as our guiding light in for how we conduct business and interact with each other.

• OUR TEAMS - Our colleagues and our client define our team.
• OUR INTEGRITY - Our colleagues and clients rely upon us to deliver.
• OUR INGENUITY - Our colleagues and clients look to us for unique solutions.
• OUR PERFORMANCE - Our colleagues and clients team with us to win.

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.

The Plant Maintenance Manager position at our Kansas City facility involves all aspects of effectively managing the maintenance staff and related activities at our 160k sq ft rotary printing and converting facility.  This position will oversee all major mechanical, electrical & process control system and maintenance activities, including system improvements, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause determination, and corrective action implementation.   This includes both the maintenance of our Aquaflex, Webtron, and Mark Andy presses and converting equipment as well as coordinating facility maintenance activities. This position must work to ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.  Maintain compliance with building codes and specification, OSHA mandates, and other safety protocols. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing the maintenance operations for a 160k sq ft rotary press printing operation to include production equipment and facility maintenance

• Managing a staff of 5-8 maintenance associates

• Ensure all OSHA, FM Global, and general company safety compliance standards are being met

• Ensure compliance with standards and reporting procedures

• Managing large capital equipment and facility projects

• Manage maintenance for a fleet of rotary flexographic presses and associated converting equipment, (including Aquaflex, Webtron, Mark Andy, Roto Flex)

• Manage and coordinate facility maintenance to include HVAC, Electrical, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer unit (RTO)

• Managing parts inventory to include ordering, maintaining proper inventory levels, issuing parts transfers

• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.

• Meet with vendors and suppliers to discuss/negotiate products, equipment, and any needed contract services.

• Oversee all Maintenance Department functions, including prioritization, operation, administration, technical supervision, and management of maintenance projects.

• Manage all Maintenance Department team members, including developing and executing training plans as well as developing and delivering reviews and performance improvement action plans.

• Coordinate installation of production equipment with vendors and subcontractors.

• Conduct preventative maintenance work on all equipment and maintain and manage the machinery logs.

• Manage and use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for parts, preventative maintenance, and asset management, including system configuration, establishing best practices, and training new users.

• Document maintenance procedures and instructions.

• Establish equipment preventative maintenance schedules and prioritize repair and maintenance work and projects to minimize disruption of facility operations.  

• Compile operational records, such as down time/production records, equipment/parts inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results 

• Responsible for hiring, developing, disciplining, performance reviews.

• Establish open communication lines with facility(s) associates, peers, and team members in other locations.

Experience:

• Management experience in a large manufacturing plant 5+ years

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience in printing industry or manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with OSHA, FM Global, ARC Flash, and other safety compliance standards

• Leadership experience, preferably experience managing or supervising a technical staff.

• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Experience with flexographic printing a plus.

• Experience managing large-scale maintenance facilities and projects.

Skill Sets:

• Must have superior work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Must be able to properly supervise and motivate associates with varied skill levels.

• Must be detail oriented

• Proficient in MS word, MS Excel, Power Point, and Project or similar business software tools

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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