Maintenance Manager

Niagara Bottling; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Reading, PA is seeking a skilled maintenance leader to oversee injection molding, blow molding and packaging equipment. You will manage the maintenance team, coordinate with production, and ensure safety and quality while meeting deadlines.

This role requires 6+ years in manufacturing, a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, and strong leadership to drive continuous improvement, supervise contractors, and justify capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studies is required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 6 years in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 6 years experience in the position or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding and packaging equipment.
• Oversees activities of maintenance department.
• Collaborates with Production Manager to schedule preventative maintenance activities.
• Builds world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams to keep lines running efficiently.
• Oversees outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.
• Interfaces with others to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of employees.
• Works with HR for employee discipline, terminations and recruitment.
• Oversees safety team activities and enforces safety requirements.
• Builds a positive work environment and drives continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Team building

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studies

Master's Degree

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Essential Functions

• Oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding and packaging equipment.
• Oversees activities of maintenance department.
• Collaborates with Production Manager to schedule preventative maintenance activities.
• Responsible for building world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams that will keep production equipment in excellent condition, keep lines running high efficiencies and maintain proper stock of parts.
• Oversees outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Hires, trains, coaches and reviews performance of employees.
• Works with HR for employee discipline issues, terminations and recruitment.
• Oversees safety team activities.
• Monitors and enforces safety requirements.
• Builds a positive work environment.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and maintenance records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
• Estimates, requisitions and inspects materials.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

• 6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years - Experience in Position
• 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ Years - Experience working in Position
• 6 Years - Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studies

Preferred: Master's Degree

Certification/License

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None

Preferred: None

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

Location & Eligibility

* *Los Angeles County applicants only**

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Agency Policy

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members. We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.