Maintenance Manager II

Refresco Brand; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Manager Maintenance II to lead maintenance activities, ensure preventive upkeep of the plant and equipment, and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.

The role reports to the Plant Director and aims to maximize production capacity by minimizing downtime. The position requires 8–10 years in management within a food/beverage manufacturing context, proficiency in SAP/Excel, and strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment and growth with a clear vision.
• Quality: understanding of quality standards and requirements; implement QC measures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs and PPE requirements.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees; manage hiring and performance.
• Provide training, direction and conduct performance evaluations.
• Improve manufacturing processes and eliminate bottlenecks; document SOPs.
• Coordinate with engineering on new product launches and process changes.
• Oversee contractors for non-engineering projects; ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain documentation and records; ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, environmental).
• Develop strategies to reduce downtime and optimize costs; ensure reliability of plant equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Manager Maintenance II 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. This position reports to the Plant Director.

Essential Job 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.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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 preferred.

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.
• 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.

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

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

Pay Range: $150k - $175k, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives.

Status: Exempt

• 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
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid (Sick) Time Off Days
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

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