Maintenance Leader

Job Description

Mars Wrigley
- Maintenance Leader
- Hackettstown, NJ

• Pay Range:
  Based off experience between $100- 120K

• This site manufactures chocolate and peanut M&Ms

• Monday
  - Friday 6:30am- 2:30pm (Flexible pending business needs)
• 1-2 times per week flex time to support third shift team

Leads a team of up to 12 maintenance associates to ensure plant equipment is properly maintained while meeting safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, financial, and production goals. Oversees repair, maintenance, and installation of machines and equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical discipline and 5+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering OR
• High school diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering
• 2+ years’ directly managing a team of 2+ associates
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset (e.g., TPM, PM, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing or industrial environment
• Proficient using computer software including MS Office (Word, Excel) and email communications

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs.)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods, with shifts lasting 12 hours
• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

• Bachelor’s degree or certifications in a technical discipline
• 5 years’ experience in people management
• Prior experience in the food industry

• Supervise a maintenance team of 12, providing coaching, training, and development through formal reviews, development plans, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee reactive work for day-to-day breakdowns, troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance (PM), inspection routines, inventory control, job scheduling, and plant improvement plans.
• Support plant maintenance strategies including developing annual capital project forecasts and maintenance budgets/cost.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities through problem solving tools to identify root cause of on-going issues, create corrective action plans, and prioritize team resources to implement solutions.
• Any ad hoc requests

• Starting Pay:
  Based off experience between $100- 120K
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
• To be respected and valued.
• The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
• The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting: USD 95,393.00 - USD