Maintenance Manager

Worklane GmbH; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team, ensure preventive maintenance of plant and equipment, and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency. The role focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and cost control while coordinating with engineering for new product introductions.

The position requires strong leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on problem solving to keep downtime minimal and production at peak capacity.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and adaptability.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for maintenance functions and preventive maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, OHSA, and PPE requirements.
• Oversee safety, training, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Coordinate with engineering for new products/process launches.
• Manage contractors for non-engineering projects and optimize maintenance costs.
• Develop and implement Best Practices to reduce scrap and improve throughput.
• Prepare reports to satisfy safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Deadline pressure

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing leadership for the maintenance functions, ensuring proper preventive maintenance of physical plant and all operating equipment, electrical troubleshooting, minimizing equipment downtime to provide maximum production capacity, and compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations.
• Continuously improving manufacturing processes in terms of quality and performance measurements and identifying and eliminating bottleneck areas.
• Seek to ensure reliability of plant and equipment operation while optimizing maintenance and operation costs and satisfying all safety, environmental etc. regulations in the process.
• Assist the engineering team in the launch of new products and processes from an engineering perspective.
• Manage contractors for any non-engineering project.
• Identify and solve safety concerns encountered during design and study of manufacturing processes.
• Devise hands‑on improvement processes to reduce scrap and defects while improving throughput and document SOPs and the implementation of Best Practices into the facility. Coordinate the installation of new equipment to maximize production efficiency and maintainability.
• Work with production to make modifications to equipment and work areas for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Maintain a knowledge base in the capacity of existing utilities and the current level of utilization.
• Oversee the maintenance of the equipment and the facility to ensure the company receives maximum utilization of its assets.
• Ensure that systems are in place & followed to maintain reliability of the equipment & processes.
• Keep written documentation of environmental compliance current.
• Periodically prepare reports to satisfy environmental and safety regulations and ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to product manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non‑compliance.
• Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
• Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the plant and ensure the correct administration of the collective Bargaining Agreement if applicable.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions.
• Continuous learning and adaptability, regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

Competencies

• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day‑to‑day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
• Quality: Understanding of quality standards and requirements for manufactured products, implementation of quality control measures to ensure product consistency and reliability, collaboration with quality team to address related issues.
• Continuous Improvement – Lead department process improvement through lean principles, team feedback, and CI events.
• Troubleshooting – Skilled in resolving process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Documentation Skills – Accurately record production data and maintain organized records.
• Safety and Compliance – Ensure OSHA, environmental, and corporate compliance. Timely and accurate completion of monthly Alchemy training.
• Communication Skills – Communicate effectively with direct reports and all levels of the organization. Collaborates to ensure smooth workflow. Follows equipment down-time escalation process.
• Decision Making & Judgment – Make informed decisions with sometimes limited data, learning from outcomes.
• People Management – coach others regardless of performance level; help others identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals; build relationships; offer praise and recognition.
• Ownership – Proactively take initiative and responsibility for tasks and challenges, demonstrating independent thinking.
• Problem Solving Skills – Develop creative solutions, evaluate results, and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
• Time Management – Optimize production schedules by prioritizing tasks and minimizing downtime to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• 8- 10 years relevant work experience in Management. Food/Beverage manufacturing required.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.
• Floor Presence Expectation: Average of 50%

Travel Requirements

• Travel anticipated: Rarely

Physical Demands

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Climate - This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.