Maintenance Manager

National Beverage Corp•Hayward, CA

18d

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or equivalent from an accredited university.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a related field. Experience in the beverage industry preferred.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
Ability to read schematics.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen.
Knowledge of OSHA laws and training.
Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Solid business acumen, management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must be 18 years or older.
Pass the drug test and physical exam.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Nice To Haves

PLC experience is preferred.
Experience in the beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and cross-train mechanics in all areas of the operation. Must be able to develop mechanics’ skills and/or provide training to further their skill level to improve individual and facility performance.
Practice safe work habits. Follow proper lock-out tag-out tag out procedures as required. Completes all OSHA-required training as required and corrects any unsafe conditions as necessary. Issues discipline as required for unsafe acts.
Responds to calls from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment as needed.
Performs package change-overs on equipment as required.
Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
Participates daily in meetings and reports on maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
Works with the Production Manager to analyze downtime data to prevent or minimize recurring issues and improve on the process.
Delivers consistent superior product quality by enforcing quality standards and maintaining HACCP and GMPs.
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; and implementing changes.
Maximizes equipment operation by developing and scheduling preventive maintenance and organizing change-overs.
Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Ensure fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of all employees.
Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.