Maintenance Manager - Norfolk, NE

Wis-Pak; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wis-Pak Inc. seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team, ensure safe operations, and drive peak performance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will guide preventive maintenance, reliability programs, and capital projects to deliver quality products daily.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and other departments, develop people, and champion continuous improvement while maintaining strong safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of trade training plus maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong industrial electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, especially Allen Bradley platforms.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and capital projects.
• Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and manufacturing safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication, team-building, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance-related technology.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled maintenance team while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive equipment reliability by overseeing preventive maintenance programs and minimizing downtime across the facility.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and other departments to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and plant performance.
• Manage facility and grounds maintenance projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, repairs, and capital improvements.
• Lead annual equipment overhauls and help shape long-term capital improvement plans.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, auditors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and project success.
• Support food safety, quality, and sanitation initiatives while helping maintain a safe workplace for all employees.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team coaching

Preventive maintenance

Equipment reliability

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical

Education

Trade training

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store.

As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

At Wis-Pak, we're looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and help keep our operation running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. If you enjoy developing people, solving complex equipment challenges, driving continuous improvement, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As our Maintenance Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in supporting production, overseeing facility maintenance, and ensuring the reliability of equipment and systems that help deliver quality products to our customers every day.

DISCLAIMER:

The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled maintenance team while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive equipment reliability by overseeing preventive maintenance programs and minimizing downtime across the facility.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and other departments to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and plant performance.
• Manage facility and grounds maintenance projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, repairs, and capital improvements.
• Lead annual equipment overhauls and help shape long-term capital improvement plans.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, auditors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and project success.
• Support food safety, quality, and sanitation initiatives while helping maintain a safe workplace for all employees.

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years of trade training plus related maintenance leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong industrial electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, especially Allen Bradley platforms, including troubleshooting and system improvements.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and capital projects.
• Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and manufacturing safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication, team-building, and coaching skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance-related technology.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.

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