Maintenance Manager

Sundance Beverage Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Beverages, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the safe maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment and systems to maximize production quantity and quality.

You will supervise mechanics, ensure OSHA compliance, schedule preventative maintenance, analyze downtime data with the Production Manager, and drive continuous improvements in HACCP and GMP standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, 7–10 years in food/beverage, and strong PLC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 7–10 years of experience in the food or beverage industry.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and various reporting software.
• Ability to read schematics and PLC experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen knowledge.
• OSHA laws and training knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and cross-train mechanics across operations.
• Ensure safe work practices and OSHA compliance; enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Respond to repair requests and perform equipment change-overs as needed.
• Schedule and manage preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to analyze downtime and drive improvements.
• Maintain HACCP and GMP standards to ensure product quality.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC software

Microsoft Office

Reporting software

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the food or beverage industry.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
• Ability to read schematics.
• PLC experience.
• 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.