Maintenace Manager

Shasta Beverages, Inc; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Beverages, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the safe maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment, ensuring maximum production quality.

You will supervise mechanics, enforce HACCP and GMPs, and drive continuous improvement by analyzing downtime data with the Production Manager. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in beverage manufacturing, strong PLC and schematics skills, and a proven track record in Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 7–10 years of experience in related beverage industry preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and various reporting software.
• Ability to read schematics.
• PLC experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and training.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Solid business acumen, management, analytical, and problem-thinking skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass the drug test and physical exam.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and cross-train mechanics in all areas of the operation.
• Practice safe work habits and enforce lock-out tag-out procedures and OSHA training as required.
• Responds to repair calls from line supervisors or operators as needed.
• Perform package change-overs on equipment as required.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Participate in daily meetings and report maintenance objectives and opportunities.
• Analyze downtime data with Production Manager to prevent recurring issues.
• Enforce HACCP and GMPs to deliver quality products.
• Study, evaluate, and redesign processes to improve quality.
• Develop and schedule preventive maintenance and organize change-overs.
• Direct and enforce the safety program for maintenance.
• Pursue ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics

PLC experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, train, and cross-train mechanics in all areas of the operation. Must be able to develop mechanics’ skills and/or provide training to further their skill level to improve individual and facility performance.
• Practice safe work habits. Follow proper lock-out tag-out tag out procedures as required. Completes all OSHA-required training as required and corrects any unsafe conditions as necessary. Issues discipline as required for unsafe acts.
• Responds to calls from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment as needed.
• Performs package change-overs on equipment as required.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Participates daily in meetings and reports maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
• Works with the Production Manager to analyze downtime data to prevent or minimize recurring issues and improve on the process.
• Delivers consistent superior product quality by enforcing quality standards; and maintaining HACCP and GMPs.
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; and implementing changes.
• Maximizes equipment operation by developing and scheduling preventive maintenance; and organizing change-overs.
• Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of all employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives. Ability to effectively present information to management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach, and turn to access files and office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn and which may include, but are not limited to: manufacturing and warehouse plants, and other venues as directed by the supervisor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in related. Experience in the beverage industry preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
• Ability to read schematics.
• PLC experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and training.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Solid business acumen, management, analytical, and problem-thinking skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass the drug test and physical exam.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Shasta Beverages, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, genetics, gender identity, disabled veterans or sexual orientation.