Manager - Plant Engineering 1

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.

Marietta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive medical plan

Dental, vision

Flex spending

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Optional insurance (accident, critical

insurance (accident, critical illness,

versus

universal life

home & auto

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Manager - Plant Engineering 1 to lead a high‑speed maintenance team, focusing on preventive, predictive, and corrective repair and to manage capital projects.

The role emphasizes budgeting, CMMS leadership, and continuous improvement, with ISO2022 standards and cross‑functional collaboration across production lines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or 5–10 years of related experience.
Minimum 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance staff; plan, assign, and direct work.
Manage budgets for repairs, parts inventory, and services.
Lead CMMS improvements and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Technical communication

Written communication

Coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Division: Atlanta

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; salaries schedule; some weekends as needed

About us:

Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details

Job Description

The Manager - Plant Engineering 1 is responsible for leading the maintenance department in the preventive, predictive, and corrective repair of production, warehouse and building equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Additionally, the Plant Engineering Manager initiates, coordinates and manages capital projects. Based on ranking criteria of volume, crewing, process complexity, number of lines, and ancillary functions, this role will manage a Level 1 maintenance organization.

What your day will look like:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the UNITED policies and applicable laws
Interview, hire, and train associates
Plan, assign, and direct work
Appraise performance
Address complaints and resolve problems
Builds positive associate morale
Develops departmental skills in the areas of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration and structural diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance
P/L responsibility for overall repair and maintenance budgets to include parts room inventory, labor, maintenance contracts, and outside services
Leads continuous improvement efforts for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) encompassing parts room inventory control, workorder scheduling, and maintenance documentation
Maintains vendor partnerships
Responsible for yearly departmental budgeting
Contracts outside maintenance services as needed
Responsible for project management, performance measurement and continuous improvement
Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards
Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
Manages the parts procurement and inventory control systems used to manage stock levels and increase accountability
Develops Preventative Maintenance procedures based on machine history and/or technical manuals. Ensures PM procedures are routinely followed on a timely basis.
Coordinates the activities of the maintenance department to cultivate a productive maintenance environment
Ensures direct communication between all shift Maintenance groups concerning issues or repairs made during either shift
Understands and maintains International Standards Organization - ISO22000 standards in the maintenance department
Partner with Corporate Engineering Department on annual equipment rebuilds and preventative maintenance programs
Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

Minimum age 18 years old
Valid driver's license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Proven ability to coach and manage needs and concerns of multiple associates
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or 5 to 10 year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
Effective technical and written communication skills
Strong mechanical ability with hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical
Strong ability to manage local and capital projects

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)