Sr. Maintenance Manager

DrinkPAK II, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance, utility, and facility functions at our Philadelphia manufacturing site. You will drive strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-department collaboration to ensure equipment uptime, safety, and throughput.

You will oversee maintenance strategy execution, backlog management, and cost controls while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and TPM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in a formal maintenance director or supervisory role in food & beverage manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership acumen and collaboration within teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office, Maximo, SAP, etc.).
• Ability to lead across all shifts in a 24/7 setting.
• Understanding of TPM principles and CMMS systems.
• Strong staff development and mentorship background.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, utility, and facility functions; plan and manage the budget.
• Oversee maintenance backlog, overhaul planning, and safety/quality programs.
• Drive productivity and cost savings with plant engineering teams on CAPEX projects.
• Ensure equipment uptime and throughput via predictive maintenance analytics.
• Manage third-party vendors and OEM contractors to ensure safety and quality.
• Develop the maintenance process including spare parts inventory and work orders.
• Provide training and development for maintenance staff on floor.
• Collaborate with plant managers to align maintenance with production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Organizational skills

TPM principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Maximo

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Position Description

The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading the maintenance, utility, and facility functions in an advanced high-speed beverage manufacturer. The incumbent is responsible for strategic planning, team management, and ensuring the efficient operation and upkeep of equipment. An effective candidate should be able to develop skilled maintenance techs and promote teamwork and collaboration between the maintenance team and other departments. Responsibilities include executing the maintenance strategy, managing budgets, overhaul planning, maintenance backlog management, and ensuring compliance with all plant policies.

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company A cell phone stipend Annual discretionary bonus 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.

Location

The position is based at DrinkPAK’s Beverage Manufacturing Facility, Philadelphia, PA.

Type

Full Time; Salaried / Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and efficient maintenance of processing equipment, packaging equipment, utility systems, and site facilities to maximize equipment uptime and overall throughput.
• Drive accountability across the maintenance team, overseeing the activities of various skilled personnel, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and inspecting repairs.
• Cultivate and sustain productive relationships to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.
• Champion and endorse initiatives related to food safety and quality programs within the plant premises.
• Lead, synchronize, and facilitate daily operations of your team to ensure maintenance functions align with customer expectations, all accomplished in a secure, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Build an overarching maintenance process including spare parts inventory management, time-based maintenance activities, work order and backlog management system, and cost compliance.
• Utilize predictive maintenance and analytics to drive equipment uptime.
• Drive output improvements and cost savings initiatives across the site by working alongside our engineering teams to implement plant-level capital improvement projects and upgrades.
• Provide responsive and proactive maintenance support across all departments, employing established work management processes.
• Present technical insights, alternatives, and solutions to enhance productivity and operational efficiencies.
• Formulate, monitor, and manage the departmental budget and maintenance expenditures.
• Assume responsibility for the professional and technical growth of the maintenance staff through the implementation of structured training and on-the-floor development.
• Collaborate effectively with plant functional managers to foster a positive employee relations environment.
• Oversee and guide our site automation team, leading capability efforts driven through programming initiatives and improvements.
• Provide guidance to the management team on labor matters, encompassing safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training initiatives.
• Oversee the site’s annual overhaul planning and scheduling alongside our third-party vendors.
• Manage and oversee all third-party contractors and vendors working on site, ensuring timely and efficient results while ensuring safety and quality of work.
• Interact with OEM contractors to ensure machine reliability and availability.
• Work hand in hand with production teams ensuring line performance and correct resources are in place to drive productivity.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in a formal maintenance director or supervisory role within the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated leadership acumen, fostering collaboration within teams.
• Exceptional organizational prowess, adept at multitasking, and keen attention to detail.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office, Maximo, SAP, etc.).
• Ability to provide adept leadership and support across all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, within a 24/7 operational setting.
• Thorough understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
• Proficiency in working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong background in staff development and mentorship.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and proficient problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven experience in optimizing preventive maintenance processes.
• Accomplished in inventory management and reduction strategies.
• Proficiency in devising strategic visions for the Maintenance department.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication aptitude.
• A comprehensive comprehension of manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise influence, provide effective leadership, collaborate within teams, and work independently.
• Proficient at engaging and interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Our Values

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

About DrinkPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As a producer of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.