Maintenace Manager

National Beverage Corp•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment and systems to ensure maximum production quantity and quality while supporting company policies, goals, and objectives. The role supervises and develops maintenance mechanics, coordinates preventive maintenance and equipment change-overs, responds to equipment repair needs, and works with production leadership to analyze downtime and prevent recurring problems. The manager also oversees the department’s safety program and supports product quality by enforcing quality standards and maintaining HACCP and GMP practices. The position involves work in manufacturing and warehouse environments, where conditions may be unfamiliar and personal protective equipment may be required. The work environment is usually moderately noisy, with significantly higher noise levels in warehouse and manufacturing plants. The role requires a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays, as well as transportation to various locations in the organization’s service areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or an equivalent field from an accredited university.
7–10 years of experience in a related field.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and 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-thinking skills.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a drug test and physical exam.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas as required by duties.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives; and present information effectively to management.
Must meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing for long periods, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, bending, squatting, reaching, turning, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the beverage industry.
PLC experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and cross-train mechanics, developing their skills to improve individual and facility performance.
Practice safe work habits, follow lockout/tagout procedures, complete required OSHA training, correct unsafe conditions, and issue discipline for unsafe acts as required.
Respond to repair requests from line supervisors or operators.
Perform equipment package change-overs as required.
Schedule preventive maintenance on equipment.
Participate in daily meetings and report maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
Work with the Production Manager to analyze downtime data and prevent or minimize recurring issues.
Enforce quality standards and maintain HACCP and GMP practices.
Study, evaluate, and redesign processes and implement changes to improve quality results.
Develop and schedule preventive maintenance and organize change-overs to maximize equipment operation.
Direct, maintain, and enforce the maintenance department safety program and review safety records.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Ensure fair, equitable, and respectful treatment of all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.