Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing
Apply now »
Date: Sep 17, 2026
Location: Quitman, MS, US
Company: Dart Container
Manage maintenance, reliability, and facilities operations with a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, production, maintenance, efficiency, and service. Responsible for the overall upkeep of production equipment and machines, and facility building and grounds, by scheduling and execution of preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
Day to Day Role:
Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers
Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development
Monitor KPI's anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targets
Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Manage the team responsible for the installation, maintenance, and improvement of machinery, equipment and facilities, janitorial services, site security, systems, and grounds
Direct, supervise, and /or assist in plant and facility capital improvement projects and installations
Evaluate, recommend, and acquire tools for use, including process analysis software, and other physical tools and resources specific to reliability and maintenance improvement
Lead training efforts to ensure maintenance technicians have needed resources for standard operating procedures (SOP's), work instructions, specialty tools, and updated Preventive Maintenance (PM) kits
Sets priorities for maintenance backlog and oversees long-range and short-range maintenance schedules
Ensure that maintenance work execution is compliant with statutory regulations
Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to improve machinery performance (i.e., uptime, reliability, and efficiency)
Oversee the execution of preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance plans, and hold team accountable for adhering to the proper work standards related to precision maintenance as per job plans
Coordinate with maintenance planners and the production department to build weekly proactive maintenance schedule with detailed job plans
Analyze production schedules and work orders to determine work priorities for repairs, maintenance, and installation
Administer and improve systems and procedures for maintenance work orders
Develop and implement a system for the collection and maintenance of data and statistics of maintenance history and maintenance needs on production equipment
Solicit assistance from other departments and management as necessary to achieve goals and targets
Utilize computer applications to maintain data and run reports
Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor metrics, verify adherence to procedures/standard work and correct deficiencies as necessary
Participate in root-cause analysis for repetitive damage and failure rates, work with other groups in proactively resolving equipment issues
Understand, support, and follow management expectations in alignment with company values
Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills, OR
High school diploma or equivalent with eight (8) years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
Four (4) years maintenance experience, manufacturing preferred
Two (2) years specific experience performing maintenance and equipment reliability
Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
Knowledge in multiple maintenance and skilled trades disciplines such as mechanical and electrical maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, pipefitting, automation, robotics, and controls, and/or energy and utilities
Familiar with phone and voice systems, onsite or third-party security, and security systems
Knowledge of business and management principles specifically as it relates to maintenance planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
Experienced in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings
Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes, and procedures
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Previous plant production software experience required; SAP experience preferred
Ability to perform root cause analysis, compare and investigate information, and recommend and implement resolution
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of engineering, facilities, machinery maintenance and/or reliability experience
Understanding of reliability tools and strategies including direct experience facilitating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Associate or Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering
Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations
Paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industrial experience
Lean manufacturing experience
Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We're a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we're proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.
Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.
Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.
*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.
If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance. LI-LB1
