Maintenance Manager
Healthy Pet is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at our manufacturing facility in Jesup, GA. This pivotal role is designed for a leader who is passionate about ensuring equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you excel at troubleshooting, implementing effective maintenance strategies, and leading teams to operational excellence, we invite you to join our dynamic organization.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Equipment Reliability and Uptime
- Lead daily maintenance activities to support production targets and ensure smooth operations
- Implement and oversee Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to enhance equipment performance
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and develop effective solutions
- Develop and manage maintenance schedules, procedures, and documentation
- Collaborate closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruptions
- Monitor and analyze maintenance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Manage maintenance budgets, resources, and spare parts inventory
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance, TPM, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Ability to troubleshoot complex machinery and systems effectively
- Strong organizational and planning abilities
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments
- Technical degree or relevant certifications in maintenance, engineering, or related fields preferred
Healthy Pet values a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise can make a tangible impact, along with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to produce high-quality pet products while advancing your career in a thriving company.
Healthy Pet®, a leader in the pet category, offers Best in Home™ pet bedding and litter made from sustainably sourced, responsibly rescued natural plant fiber. Healthy Pet utilizes materials such as cellulose fiber and natural wood from sustainable sources, free from harmful chemicals and other pollutants and have been doing it for over 35 years.
With over 150 employees and growing in both Ferndale, WA and Jesup, GA, Healthy Pet’s employees are its greatest resource. Our team is comprised of passionate, innovative and committed people that love pets and want to provide exceptional product solutions that provide Best in Home sustainable products for all.
Healthy Pet brands include the number one brand of small animal bedding, carefresh®, as well as CritterCare®, natural cat litter ökocat® and Puppy Go Potty™ natural dog litter.
For more information, come join us at: healthy-pet.com
