Maintenance Operations Manager

Maintenance Operations Manager – Lead Reliability, Build the Future of our Facility

For more than 40 years, Wisconsin Converting, Inc. has been a trusted manufacturer of high‑quality paper bags for the retail, food service, medical, and e‑commerce industries. We proudly produce and ship millions of eco‑friendly, fully recyclable, and compostable packaging products every year—supporting both small businesses and national brands. As our business grows, we remain committed to quality, reliability, and exceptional customer partnerships.

Join our growing paper bag manufacturing facility as a Maintenance Manager and take charge of machine reliability, preventive maintenance, and a talented team of 10 to 15 maintenance and set up technicians. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a department with tremendous potential for growth. The right candidate will have the ability to mold the team, strengthen processes, and make a significant impact quickly.

• Lead, develop, and support a maintenance team of 10 to 15 employees focused on equipment uptime and reliability
• Build, track, and uphold key performance indicators for maintenance, reliability, and facility performance
• Create and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs that minimize unplanned downtime
• Oversee parts inventory levels, vendor relationships, and all maintenance‑related ordering
• Coordinate facility maintenance needs including building systems, utilities, and safety‑driven repairs

• Hands‑on maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance principles
• Experience establishing or improving preventive maintenance systems and KPIs
• Ability to coach, mentor, and grow a team while building accountability
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a willingness to drive continuous improvement

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Time Off:
  Immediate PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with 50% match on the first 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to build a maintenance department and make a meaningful impact fast

If you’re a motivated maintenance leader who wants to take ownership of a critical department and help shape the future of a manufacturing facility, we’d love to meet you.

WCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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