Maintenance Manager

Wausau Container Corporation

Wausau, WI

Pay: $85,000+/yr

Shift: Full time

**Maintenance Manager**

**Company:** Wausau Container Corporation

**Location:** Wausau, WI

**Schedule:** Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

**About Us**

Wausau Container Corporation is a Wausau, Wisconsin-based manufacturer with over 30 years of experience producing high-quality folding cartons for the food, beverage, and retail industries. We are known for innovative, reliable solutions and a commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction.

**Position Overview**

Wausau Container Corporation is seeking an experienced, hands-on, and results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and facility maintenance.

This role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing equipment and facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while minimizing downtime and supporting production requirements. The position requires strong technical knowledge, effective leadership, sound judgment, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

The Maintenance Manager works closely with production and operations leadership to establish maintenance priorities, develop preventative maintenance strategies, oversee equipment repairs, and improve overall equipment performance.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Lead and oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance personnel while establishing clear expectations for performance, accountability, and safe work practices.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze equipment downtime, maintenance history, and recurring failures to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities with production schedules to minimize disruptions and maintain operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor maintenance performance indicators, including equipment downtime, repair costs, preventative maintenance completion, and equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, outside contractors, and vendor relationships to control costs and ensure material availability.
• Oversee equipment installations, facility improvements, and capital projects, ensuring proper planning, execution, and completion.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment documentation, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, maintenance processes, workplace safety, and overall operational efficiency.

**Qualifications**

• 5 or more years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within a manufacturing environment, with previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automated manufacturing equipment, and industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs and reducing equipment downtime.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial maintenance safety practices.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, outside contractors, and equipment improvement projects.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Microsoft Excel, and maintenance performance reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop employees and work effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of maintenance performance and operational results.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

**Benefits**

• Competitive compensation
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health and dental insurance, including HSA and HRA options
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environme