Manager, Maintenance

Flint Group

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Primary Location: Lebanon, OH

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Operating through five strategic business segments worldwide – Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web, Sheetfed Offset, and Flint Group Digital Xeikon – we deliver inks and coatings, tailored solutions, digital print consumables and digital engines. Our future is firmly focused on integrated solutions to support a full range of packaging applications. We are committed to innovation, service, and solutions to meet evolving market demands for sustainable, regulatory-compliant, efficient packaging production - now and into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing environment. This role drives equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and regulatory compliance while supporting production objectives and delivering exceptional customer service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead all maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with Flint Group safety standards and all applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.
• Maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and product quality through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support production schedules with a customer-first mindset to meet operational and delivery objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to maintenance personnel and the facility.
• Manage maintenance and capital improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Develop, implement, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Visual Work Instructions (VWIs).
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key maintenance KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and asset reliability.
• Prioritize, coordinate, and delegate maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining strong communication and emotional intelligence.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor relationships, spare parts inventory, and equipment lifecycle planning.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Two or more years of experience in an ink or chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with long-term, mid-range, and daily maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Thorough knowledge of industrial safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and project management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, and move throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work on elevated platforms as needed.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, mechanical equipment, and industrial production processes.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond to maintenance emergencies, including working outside of normal business hours when necessary.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and other manufacturing conditions while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

WHY JOIN FLINT GROUP?

• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance

Join a global organization that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts customer success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Flint Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.