Maintenance Manager

Bigelow Tea Co.; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and other paid leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Bigelow Tea Co. in Fairfield, CT, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead all areas of machine and facility maintenance, oversee the Maintenance Department staff, and manage budgets to support production schedules.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing, plus proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $120,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating with production.

Responsibilities

• Develop planned maintenance programs to ensure equipment meets QA standards.
• Collaborate with machine manufacturers and vendors to support continuous improvement.
• Manage department labor and equipment budget.
• Oversee capital project management for the department.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and ensure availability for production.
• Ensure maintenance provides necessary machinery to meet production schedules.
• Monitor and enforce safety and health policies.
• Train maintenance teams on plant equipment for service and production needs.
• Establish machine standards and shop floor control goals.
• Plan and budget for rebuilds and progressive maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Industrial Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded 80 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team.

Summary

To be responsible for all areas of machine and facility maintenance including production machine maintenance and spare parts inventory. Responsible for the management and supervision of all Maintenance Department personnel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop planned maintenance programs that ensure all production and packaging equipment produces within QA standards.
• Work with production packaging machine manufacturers and material vendors in support of a continuous improvement program for plant manufacturing equipment.
• Manage department labor and equipment budget.
• Active involvement in the management of department’s capital projects
• Oversee spare parts inventory.
• Ensure that the Maintenance Department provides the necessary machinery to meet the production schedule.
• Monitor and enforce R.C. Bigelow Safety and Health policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the training of maintenance work teams on all plant equipment for all service and production requirements.
• Establish and monitor machine standards to meet shop floor control goals.
• Establish and maintain budget and schedules for the rebuild / progressive maintenance of production and plant equipment.
• Member of Plant Management Team.
• Coordinate and facilitate all project related meetings including communications and recording of minutes and project schedules
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct reports are the Maintenance Supervisor, Service Supervisor, and electronics personnel. Manages the daily operations and direct supervisors in the Maintenance Department, and indirectly all department personnel. Responsible for the management, recruitment, coaching, disciplining, rewarding and evaluation of all department personnel.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Industrial Management or related field; Three to five years experience in Equipment Maintenance in a manufacturing environment with two years Supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pay Range:$90,000-$120,000 annually.

Final pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience.

Bigelow Tea offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; paid time off and other paid leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and additional employee benefits. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation. Eligibility, coverage, and plan terms vary and are governed by applicable plan documents and company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Travel Required

No .

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.