Maintenance Supervisor, Days

Refresco

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Job summary

Refresco is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance function, ensure preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical systems, and minimize downtime. You will review safety compliance, manage personnel decisions, and drive continuous improvement in production efficiency.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing, experience with dairy/aseptic is preferred, and proficiency in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint. Dayshift with continental rotation.

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
5-7 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing facility.
Previous or current experience with dairy and/or aseptic is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance team to ensure preventive maintenance of plant and equipment.
Ensure compliance with OHSA and environmental regulations.
Aim to minimize downtime and maximize production capacity.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize maintenance operations.
Document SOPs and implement Best Practices in the facility.
Assist in coordinating installation of new equipment for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!
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 would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Supervisor Maintenance 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.

Shift: Days, 2-2-3 continental shift

Essential Job Functions

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.
Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
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.
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. Assist in coordinating 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.
Stay abreast of the latest safety, environmental and other regulations which affect the facility to ensure compliance.
Support the Maintenance Manager in overseeing the maintenance of the equipment and the facility to ensure the company receives maximum utilization of its assets.
Implement and ensure compliance with the systems designed by the manager, focusing on execution and direct oversight.
Assist in keeping written documentation of environmental compliance current.
Periodically prepare reports to satisfy environmental and safety regulations and ensure a safe and professional work environment.
Reviews, evaluates, counsels, disciplines and discharges employees as necessary to ensure department meets or exceeds productivity requirements.
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

Education and Experience

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
5-7 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing facility.
Previous or current experience with dairy and/or aseptic experience is strongly preferred.

Required Skills

Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
Proven Leadership experience in a Production environment.
Strong team player who can work across multiple functions.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
Able to work under deadline pressures.
Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.

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 (Kaizen).
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.

Physical Demands

Physical - Continuously standing or walking.
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.

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 competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include: