Maintenance Manager

NLX Beverage Solutions; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturing company in New Lenox, IL seeks a Maintenance Manager. This role involves overseeing the upkeep of machinery, mentoring the maintenance team, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies to ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate has a technical background with 5+ years in industrial facilities. Strong diagnostic and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the plant's operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Manage maintenance team and training.
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures.

Skills

Ability to diagnose and repair equipment

Solid Basic Math skills

Communication skills

Technical manual interpretation

Computer proficiency

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical trade school or college preferred

Tools

MS Office

MPulse

Job description

Talent Acquisition Leader | Building Top-Tier Teams in Beverage Manufacturing

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description outlines primary duties and qualifications but does not limit responsibilities to ensure individual and group success.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the ongoing upkeep of machinery, equipment, and plant systems. Through guidance and a hands-on approach involving expert-level mechanical repairs, adjustments, installations, and preventive maintenance necessary for proper appearance and function of the production machines and facility while upholding company policies, goals, and objectives of the plant/organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop the maintenance department through mentorship and training to ensure proper changeovers, set-ups, repairs, and general maintenance of all manufacturing & support equipment
• Work closely with the other department managers to develop a continuous improvement culture focusing on creating a proactive and predictive approach to developing continuous improvement procedures
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all safety, quality, and department-specific policies, procedures, GMP’s and SOP's
• Prepare and maintain records as required
• Manage the maintenance team to ensure proper training, mentorship, and ongoing education of maintenance staff as it pertains to individuals’ role and responsibilities
• Manage and oversee changeovers, major and minor adjustments, or repairs, assist in trouble shoot and problem solve all plant facilities and/or equipment, as necessary
• Work in cooperation with plant and corporate management team to effectively meet departmental and organizational objectives
• Coordinate and manage with our vendors on all major mechanicals rebuild, scheduled preventative maintenance and plant facilities maintenance
• Maintain an analysis of equipment performance, maintenance costs and propose needed improvements
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager to evaluate, budget and implement equipment and systems improvements on a capital expense level
• Develop, maintain, and report department metrics and KPIs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Develop and implement corrective/preventative actions to minimize and alleviate deficiencies in production and support equipment operation
• Coordinate with production team to ensure downed equipment is up and running in an expeditious manner
• Continuous development and implementation of all preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient mechanical and electrical operation of plant equipment and systems
• Assist in writing and training proper procedures, work instructions and SOPs.
• Gather and review documentation that is completed by team members and ensure all documentation for P.M.’s, repairs and parts requisitions are correct and inputted into CMMS (mPulse)
• As a 24/7 manufacturing plant, be flexible to work any day or shift as needed to support the business
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent; technical trade school, military training or technical college preferred
• Minimum 5 years hands on industrial facilities & equipment in related industry, beverage experience a plus
• Read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Solid Basic Math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights & measures
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and engineering documents and specifications as they apply to manufacturing equipment, facilities and systems
• Basic knowledge of both (A/C) high voltage and (D/C) low voltage electrical wiring
• Reads and understands electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams & schematics
• Computer proficient; including MS Office & MPulse
• Ability to communicate well both written and orally at all levels within the organization
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Understands all GMP’s, SQF, SOP’s, HACCP, Safety and Quality policies and procedures
• Ability to dismantle, repair, install, or move machinery and mechanical equipment
• Ability to diagnose and repair both facilities support equipment and manufacturing equipment
• Ability to safely operate all hand and power tools applicable to tasks at skilled level
• Ability to direct preventive maintenance on a range of facility equipment with a full understanding and use of the preventative maintenance software
• Skilled experience with electrical, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and painting

Physical Demands:

• Vision, hearing and speaking to meet performance standard
• Ability to stand, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, walk, manual dexterity and large motor skills to work with the following tools: all types of hand tools, power tools, scoops, screens, scales, pallet jacks & drum dollies, mops, brooms, ladders and portable stairs
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and heavier weights using appropriate equipment and/or team lifting
• Ability to work with exposure to the elements for short periods
• Ability to work in elevated positions, at up to 50 feet and using proper safety precautions
• Hearing and speech to interact in person or using a telephone
• Vision to read documents, equipment readouts, instruments and computer screens
• Requires ability to work in an environment that may contain non-toxic fumes, dust, odors, moderate level noise, and temperature & ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel required e.g.: uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hair net, beard net, face mask or respirator
• Work environment sometimes involves exposure inclement weather
• May require working in cramped spaces and extending hands into machinery

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Beverage Manufacturing