Assistant Maintenance Manager

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future. Sunstar's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere via its four business areas: mouth and body, health and beauty, healthy home, safety and technology.

Position Summary: Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities while also assisting in the management of the maintenance team. This role involves a balance of technical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, team supervision, and administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency and team effectiveness.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the manufacturing plant's preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure reliable operational performance of equipment, injection molding tooling, and processes.
• Plans, prioritizes, directs and controls the work performed by Mechanics utilizing the plant's PM program.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager.
• Provide technical support for controls, toolroom, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Aids Maintenance Manager to monitor Maintenance KPIs and PM system reports and uses these reports to initiate remedial actions to improve maintenance performance.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards. Meet project completion timelines.
• Assists with determining supply and equipment needs, ordering supplies and managing maintenance budget appropriate approvals.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance personnel are trained and following all safety practices and procedures, and enhances current practices where needed.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure that all work and services are provided in a timely manner.
• Ensure that work orders are created for on-demand repairs and/or PMs.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies. Order and procure necessary parts and tools in a timely manner.
• Utilize CMMS software to analyze and report on machine down-time.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Education / Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical or BA degree in a related field or a plus.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance or tooling supervisory experience; ideally in a medical device manufacturing facility or other process manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Background managing maintenance or tooling resources in a continuous manufacturing setting.
• Worked with managing schedules, overtime, and departmental expenses of a sizeable maintenance or tooling group.
• Microsoft Office and CMMS software proficiency.
• Preferred knowledge: Plastics processing (Injection Molding), injection molding tooling, hydraulics, high-speed automation and controls, electrical competency ISO 13485: Medical Devices Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, LEED Certification Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience a plus.

Abilities:

• Must demonstrate leadership and good judgment in approaching decisions.
• Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic to include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
• Specific tasks require standing for long periods, reaching above shoulders, walking, lifting, grasping, kneeling, bending and twisting.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment.

What Makes Sunstar Special:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you'd enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.