Director of Equipment Maintenance

Who We’re Looking For

Are you a machine whisperer?

Do you love the hum of a well-running line and the challenge of keeping equipment in top shape?

We’re looking for an Equipment Director who lives for hands-on work, can tackle issues with mechanical prowess, and thrives on solving problems under pressure. If you’re handy, have a strong understanding of mechanics and electrical systems, and see yourself as the hero who keeps everything running, we’d love to meet you! You’ll be the go-to expert on all things equipment, managing our machines and your team like a boss, and ensuring every piece of equipment operates smoothly each day.

Your Main Responsibilities

Merit Manufacturing is seeking an Equipment Director to lead the setup, cleaning, and maintenance of our production equipment, specifically for manufacturing high-quality personal care products. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the operation, setup, and maintenance of all the machines that keep our business running. This role is hands-on, and while management-focused, we’re looking for someone who is eager to work alongside their team, leading by example and supporting the operations each day.

We manufacture for personal care, so we’re doing anywhere from 5-15 change overs each day in order to get product made for our customers. You need to be able to schedule out the time and make sure your people are ready when they’re needed to keep production moving.

· Lead, Manage, and Get Your Hands Dirty: You’ll oversee a team of 3-5 equipment technicians, guiding them in setups, changeovers, and cleanouts while rolling up your own sleeves to dive into the action.

· Master the Machines: From liquid fillers to automatic cappers, labelers, and induction sealers, you’ll be the champion of our equipment, keeping it all in top-notch condition.

· Preventative Maintenance Wizardry: Create and maintain a preventative maintenance plan so solid that downtime is almost non-existent. When issues do pop up, you’ll be on the case fast, keeping production running smoothly.

· Safety & Cleanliness Champion: Enforce cGMP standards like a pro, making sure that every procedure meets safety, cleanliness, and documentation requirements.

· Troubleshoot Like a Boss: Your expertise in mechanics and electrical systems will make you the ultimate problem-solver. If something’s broken, you’re the hero that gets it back in action, fast.

At Merit Manufacturing, you will be part of something bigger—helping to shape the future of an industry by redefining what brands expect from their manufacturing partner. If you’re driven by the challenge of managing complex systems and passionate about personal development, we want to hear from you!

Are you Qualified?

· 5+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance and management, ideally in personal care, cosmetics, or similar industries.

· Strong understanding of liquid filling systems, automatic cappers, labelers, induction sealers, and other equipment used in manufacturing.

· Knowledge of cGMP standards and the ability to uphold safety and cleanliness at all times.

· Understanding of PLCs and technical machine programming is a plus!

A little About Us

Merit Manufacturing is a Contract Manufacturer in the Personal Care space.

We make products like Shampoo, Body Wash, Beard Oil, Lotions, and Laundry Detergent for nationwide brands that you’ve definitely heard of and might have even used.

In just 6 years of existence, we’ve growth dramatically each year and we’re not done yet.

We just moved into a state-of-the-art new manufacturing facility and it’s unlike anything our industry has seen. We worked hard to make this the coolest building you’ve ever worked in. Whether you’re a chemist in the lab or you’re working in the warehouse, you’ll be excited to come to work.

We are a company that truly cares about the growth and advancement of our employees. We exist to provide a safe and sustainable living for everyone who makes this company run, and we’re dedicated to that cause. Merit is a company where your voice can be heard and you can make a difference every day.

Why you Want this Job

· We reward our employees in creative and excessive ways.

· We believe people are our greatest resource.

· You can learn more and advance your career here.

· Every day is an opportunity for you to go home feeling like you did something of value.

Why you Don’t want this Job

· This isn’t a punch-in and punch-out kind of job. When you come to work we expect you to care about what you’re doing.

· Sometimes if we’re behind on production numbers, or our customers need product quickly, we run later shifts, longer shifts, or weekend shifts to get things done. We don’t always do this, but when we do, we’re looking for team players who are willing to help.

· We expect employees to keep learning and growing. If you’re here for a year, your role and responsibilities should be different based on what you’ve proven yourself capable of.

The Basics

Location: Warren, MI

Pay Rate: $85,000 plus (Negotiated based on Experience)

Benefits:

· Healthcare

· Dental

· Flexible Time Off Policy

· Performance Bonus Opportunities

· Year End Bonus Opportunity

· Company events

Equality:

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.