Maintenance & Process Improvement Manager (Engineer) at Pic the Gift

Wentzville, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Lean Practices, Continuous Improvement, Safety Compliance, Budget Management, Digital Printing, Sublimation, CMMS Software, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Technical Problem Solving, High-Volume Production

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Pic The Gift- West - Wentzville, MO 63385 Maintenance & Process Improvement Manager (Engineer) Location: Wentzville, MO – On-site Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt) Reports To: CEO Industry: Print-on-Demand (POD) Sublimation – Personalized Gifts & Home Décor About the Role We are a fast-growing e-commerce-driven manufacturer specializing in high-volume, customized sublimation products (mugs, tumblers, apparel, blankets, ornaments, etc.). To support continued rapid growth and maintain industry-leading quality and on-time fulfillment, we are seeking an experienced hands-on leader to own all equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, spare parts inventory, and continuous process improvement for our digital printing and sublimation production facility. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians and collaborate daily with production supervisors to maximize uptime, improve throughput, reduce waste, and implement lean/6S practices in a high-SKU, quick-turn environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4–8 maintenance technicians (scheduling, training, performance reviews, hiring). Build and execute a comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) program for all production equipment including: – Large-format dye-sublimation printers, Heat presses small format flat presses, large format flat presses, heat tunnels and large calendar/rotary presses) – Sewing and cutting machines as well as compressed air systems Maintain critical spare parts inventory and vendor relationships for fast repairs. Respond to and resolve equipment breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime (on-call rotation required). Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, 6S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis to increase OEE, reduce scrap/rework, and improve workflow. Partner with production and leadership teams to specify, install, and commission new equipment during facility expansions. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and maintain a safe working environment Track and report key metrics Manage maintenance budget and capital expenditure requests. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a production environment (printing, packaging, textiles, or similar high-speed manufacturing strongly preferred). 3+ years in a supervisory or team-lead role with proven ability to motivate and develop technicians. Strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills (480V 3-phase, PLC basics, sensors, VFDs, etc.). Experience maintaining digital printers and heat presses (sublimation, DTF, DTG, or wide-format inkjet) is a major plus. Demonstrated success implementing preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement initiatives. Working knowledge of CMMS software Proficient with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; ability to create reports and presentations. Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift quickly. Preferred Skills & Attributes Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher Formal training in PLC programming Experience with RIP software and color management Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus “Roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude – willing to work alongside the team when needed Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Performance bonus Health, dental, vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off + paid holidays If you have a passion for keeping production running smoothly, love solving complex technical problems, and enjoy building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you! We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance & Process Improvement Manager will lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure equipment maintenance and implement continuous process improvements. This role involves collaborating with production supervisors to maximize uptime and improve workflow in a high-SKU environment.