Maintenance Manager

Company: Alpla Inc.
Location: Covington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability. What Can You Expect From ALPLA Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits Child Care Benefits Dependent Care Cost Savings Program Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan Medical, dental, vision plan Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA Paid vacation; paid holidays What Will You Enjoy Doing The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of plant maintenance, reliability, and asset performance. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager partners closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and support overall plant performance. Manage all activities related to production and infrastructure equipment reliability Ensure preventative maintenance performed to expectation Ensures timely and accurate repair of machine breakdowns Ensures proper and accurate record keeping of repair and parts usage Ensure all equipment is updated to outlast standards for both safety and upgrades supports OEM initiatives for machine installs and upgrades Implements and controls predictive maintenance schedules based on data acquired from machine downtime reports Autonomous maintenance activities Managing Maintenance budgetary spending Tracks maintenance spend through reporting software supports building maintenance budget during annual budget process Drives cost savings initiatives through predictive maintenance and rebuild processes with parts suppliers Managing Maintenance team Coordinates and leads training activities for maintenance techs. Performs LOTO audits for verification of all technicians Audits all technician work orders in maintenance software for compliance Manage continuous improvement activities Leeds and participates in RCA's for reoccurring deviations on equipment or performance Leeds department in 5S initiatives and installation events performs equipment kaizen events to bring equipment to like new condition What Makes You Great Four-year degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience required Minimum four years of work experience at ALPLA or similar industry required Experience with Computer Control Systems on machines Experience in working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems At least 3 years of supervisory experience required Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). salaried DAY ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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