Maintenace Manager

National Beverage Corp•Lenexa, KS

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 mechanics, responds to equipment issues, schedules preventive maintenance and change-overs, and works with production leadership to reduce recurring downtime. It also oversees maintenance safety practices and supports product quality through enforcement of quality standards, HACCP, and GMPs. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or an equivalent field, and 7–10 years of related experience. The successful candidate will have strong computer, communication, analytical, and management skills; be able to read schematics; and have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and OSHA requirements. The role requires a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays, transportation to various locations as required, and the ability to meet the stated physical demands. Beverage industry experience and PLC experience are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or an equivalent field from an accredited university.
7–10 years of related experience.
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-solving 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; and effectively present information to management.
Must be able to lift 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 needed.
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 and evaluate processes, redesign them as needed, 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.