As a member of the Sunstar Group, Sunstar Americas, Inc., a global organization dedicated to improving overall health through oral health worldwide, holds a prominent position in the oral care industry. Formerly known as the John O. Butler Company, we are renowned for our exceptional production and distribution, and high-quality oral care products. With our headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, and branches in Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as distribution partners in Central and South America, we have established ourselves as an industry leader.
At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.
Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better.
Position Summary:
Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities while also assisting in the management of the maintenance team. This role involves a balance of technical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, team supervision, and administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency and team effectiveness.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversee the manufacturing plant’s preventative and predictive maintenance program to ensure reliable operational performance of equipment, injection molding tooling, and processes.
- Plans, prioritizes, directs and controls the work performed by Mechanics utilizing the plant’s PM program.
- Provide coverage in the absence of the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
- Provide technical support for controls, toolroom, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
- Aids Maintenance Manager to monitor Maintenance KPIs and PM system reports and uses these reports to initiate remedial actions to improve maintenance performance.
- Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards.
- Meet project completion timelines.
- Assists with determining supply and equipment needs, ordering supplies and managing maintenance budget appropriate approvals.
- Responsible for ensuring maintenance personnel are trained and following all safety practices and procedures, and enhances current practices where needed.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure that all work and services are provided in a timely manner.
- Ensure that work orders are created for on-demand repairs and/or PMs.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies. Order and procure necessary parts and tools in a timely manner.
- Utilize CMMS software to analyze and report on machine down-time
- Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Education / Certifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Technical or BA degree in a related field or a plus.
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of maintenance or tooling supervisory experience; ideally in a medical device manufacturing facility or other process manufacturing environment.
- A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Knowledge/Experience
- Background managing maintenance or tooling resources in a continuous manufacturing setting. Worked with managing schedules, overtime, and departmental expenses of a sizeable maintenance or tooling group.
- Microsoft Office and CMMS software proficiency.
- Preferred knowledge: Plastics processing (Injection Molding), injection molding tooling, hydraulics, high-speed automation and controls, electrical competency
- ISO 13485: Medical Devices Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, LEED Certification
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience a plus
Abilities
- Must demonstrate leadership and good judgment in approaching decisions.
- Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
- Must be able to perform basic arithmetic to include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
- Specific tasks require standing for long periods, reaching above shoulders, walking, lifting, grasping, kneeling, bending and twisting.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to assist in troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment.
What Makes Sunstar Special is:
- A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
- High Quality Products
- Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
- Strong value placed on company culture
- Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Employee discount on Sunstar products
- 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
- 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
- Competitive bonus
- On-site café
- On Site Fitness Center
- Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
- Holiday Lunches
- Beautifully maintained walking trails
- Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
- Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
- Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Pizza With the President
- Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements
If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.
