Pic The Gift · 2 weeks ago
Maintenance & Process Improvement Manager (Engineer)
Pic The Gift- West - Wentzville, MO 63385
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPic The Gift is a fast-growing e-commerce-driven manufacturer specializing in high-volume, customized sublimation products. They are seeking an experienced hands-on leader to manage equipment maintenance and continuous process improvement in their digital printing and sublimation production facility.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Performance bonus
Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off + paid holidays
Company
Pic The Gift
Pic The Gift manufactures and sells beach towels, blankets, and print press products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
W
Wes Pickering
Chief Executive Officer
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