Maintenance Director

Job Title:

Head of Maintenance Department:

Maintenance Location:

Tuscumbia, AL Reports To:

President FLSA Status:

Exempt Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. On-call, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Position Overview:

The Head of Maintenance leads all maintenance operations at McVantage Packaging and reports directly to the President. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on building a strong maintenance team, improving equipment reliability, and supporting plant growth. This is a player-coach role. The Head of Maintenance will perform hands-on maintenance when needed but will spend most of their time teaching, developing team members, and improving maintenance systems. The ideal candidate is a multi-craft expert with strong experience in automated production lines and a passion for training others.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development:

Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team Train team members in electrical, mechanical, and automation skills Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement Hands-On Support (Player-Coach): Assist with complex repairs and troubleshooting Lead by example on the production floor Support the team during breakdowns or high-demand periods

Automation and Systems Improvement:

Oversee and improve automated production lines Work with PLCs, sensors, motors, and control systems Identify ways to increase uptime, speed, and efficiency

Maintenance Strategy and Planning:

Build and manage a preventive maintenance program Develop long-term maintenance strategies Use data to improve performance and reduce downtime

Equipment Reliability:

Ensure all plant equipment runs safely and efficiently Reduce repeat failures using root cause analysis Support installation of new equipment and upgrades

Safety Leadership:

Enforce safety rules and OSHA standards Train team members on safe maintenance practices Ensure all equipment is properly guarded and maintained

Essential Job Functions:

Leadership and Teaching:

What You Do:

Train, coach, and develop the maintenance team daily

Why It's Important:

A skilled team reduces downtime and improves performance

Skills Needed:

Leadership, communication, teaching ability, patience

Multi-Craft Expertise:

What You Do:

Support repairs across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Why It's Important:

Complex equipment requires broad knowledge to fix quickly

Skills Needed:

Advanced troubleshooting, hands-on repair, technical knowledge

Automated Production Line Leadership:

What You Do:

Lead maintenance and improvement of automated systems

Why It's Important:

Automation drives production efficiency and quality

Skills Needed:

PLC knowledge, controls experience, system diagnostics

Preventive Maintenance and Reliability:

What You Do:

Build systems that prevent breakdowns before they happen

Why It's Important:

Reduces downtime and lowers costs

Skills Needed:

Planning, data tracking, problem-solving

Required Qualifications:

Education:

None required (technical or trade training strongly preferred)

Experience:

10+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing Strong experience with automated production lines (required) Proven experience leading and developing maintenance teams

Skills:

Expert-level troubleshooting ability Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems Experience with PLCs and automation systems Ability to teach and mentor others effectively Ability to read schematics and technical manuals

Certifications:

None required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

Experience in wood packaging, pallets, or similar industry Experience in a leadership role within a fast-paced production environment

Competencies:

Leadership:

Builds strong teams and develops people

Problem-Solving:

Solves complex issues quickly and effectively

Accountability:

Takes ownership of results

Safety Focus:

Keeps people and equipment safe

Physical Demands:

Standing and walking for long periods Lifting tools and parts (up to 50 lbs) Climbing, bending, and reaching

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. The environment is loud and fast-paced. Equipment includes saws, nail guns, conveyors, and automated systems. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection is required and provided

Direct Reports:

Maintenance Technicians Maintenance Helpers This job description follows the McVantage format and structure, consistent with roles such as the Stencil and Branding Specialist , while expanding to a senior leadership, training-focused maintenance role.

Pay:

$33.88 - $40.80 per hour

Work Location:

In person