Manager - Plant Engineering 1

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to

401(k) match

Exclusive employee discounts

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Coca-Cola UNITED is seeking a Manager – Plant Engineering I to lead a high‑speed maintenance team, coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance, and drive capital projects across production, warehouse, and building systems.

You will plan budgets, oversee CMMS, and ensure compliance with ISO22000 while coordinating with corporate engineering for annual equipment rebuilds. Strong leadership and a background in manufacturing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or 5–10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective technical and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and direct work per UNITED policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and direct work across maintenance teams.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee CMMS for parts, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
• Manage budgets and capital projects including equipment rebuilds.
• Ensure ISO22000 maintenance standards are followed.
• Coordinate with Corporate Engineering on annual rebuilds and maintenance programs.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints and specs.
• Develop skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and structural diagnostics.
• Establish safe, economical, and efficient maintenance procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 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
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• 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
• 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)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit R

Stand F

Walk F

Bend F

Kneel/Squat F

Climb Stairs F

Crawling L

Overhead Reach F

Typing C

Vehicle Operation F

PPE/Special Clothing F

Grasp F

Push/Pull F

Fine Manipulation F

Lift up to 50 lbs O

Carry up to 50 lbs O

Pushing up to 50 lbs O

Pulling up to 50 lbs O

Exposure to Water R

Exposure to Chemicals O

Exposure to Weather O

Exposure to Noise F

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.