Maintenance Manager

National Beverage Corp.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Beverages, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of plant equipment and systems, ensuring maximum production quantity and quality while supporting company goals.

You will supervise mechanics, enforce HACCP and GMPs, drive preventive maintenance, and partner with the Production Manager to minimize downtime and improve processes on-site. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 7–10 years' related experience are preferred, with Lean/Kaizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• 7–10 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in beverages or manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills and ability to read schematics and reports.
• PLC experience preferred and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen.
• Effective interpersonal and management skills; able to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and cross-train mechanics in all areas of the operation.
• Practice safe work habits and enforce OSHA requirements.
• Respond to maintenance calls and repair equipment as needed.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and oversee change-overs.
• Analyze downtime data with Production Manager to reduce issues.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading schematics

Lean manufacturing knowledge

MS Office / Reporting software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) or related

Tools

PLC systems

CMMS software

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.