Maintenance Supervisor

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels, there is a good chance you are sipping one of our drinks right now. We are solutions-based, innovative, and continually seek new challenges to stay at the top of our industry.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Supervisor Maintenance provides leadership for maintenance functions, ensuring preventive maintenance of the physical plant and all operating equipment. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, minimizing equipment downtime, maximizing production capacity, and ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and PPE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food quality and food safety standards as per corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Lead and direct the work of employees, including authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Continuously improve manufacturing processes in terms of quality and performance, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks.
• Ensure reliability of plant and equipment operation while optimizing maintenance and operation costs, and satisfying safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify and solve safety concerns encountered during the design and study of manufacturing processes.
• Devise hands-on improvement processes to reduce scrap and defects, improve throughput, and document SOPs and Best Practices.
• Assist in coordinating the installation of new equipment to maximize production efficiency and maintainability.
• Work with production to modify equipment and work areas for maximum operational efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of existing utilities and their current level of utilization.
• Stay updated on the latest safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements affecting the facility to ensure compliance.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in overseeing equipment and facility maintenance to maximize asset utilization.
• Implement and ensure compliance with systems designed by the manager, focusing on execution and direct oversight.
• Assist in keeping written documentation of environmental compliance current.
• Prepare periodic reports to satisfy environmental and safety regulations and ensure a safe work environment.
• Review, evaluate, counsel, discipline, and discharge employees as necessary to meet productivity requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to product manufacturability.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards; investigate and identify root causes of non-compliance.
• Accountable for a safe working environment through strategies focused on accident reduction, energy, and waste minimization.
• Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the plant and ensure correct administration of the collective bargaining agreement (if applicable).

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint.
• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results-oriented.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.

Skills

• Leadership: Foster a culture of empowerment by building trust-based relationships, leading courageously, and inspiring growth with a clear vision.
• Quality: Understand quality standards for manufactured products, implement quality control measures, and collaborate with the quality team to address issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead department process improvement through lean principles, team feedback, and CI events (Kaizen).
• Troubleshooting: Skilled in resolving process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Documentation Skills: Accurately record production data and maintain organized records.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure OSHA, environmental, and corporate compliance; complete monthly Alchemy training on time.
• Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with direct reports and all levels of the organization; collaborate to ensure smooth workflow and follow equipment downtime escalation processes.
• Decision Making & Judgment: Make informed decisions with sometimes limited data, learning from outcomes.
• People Management: Coach others regardless of performance level, help identify key goals, build relationships, and offer praise and recognition.
• Ownership: Proactively take initiative and responsibility for tasks and challenges, demonstrating independent thinking.
• Problem Solving Skills: Develop creative solutions, evaluate results, and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
• Time Management: Optimize production schedules by prioritizing tasks and minimizing downtime to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnights, and holidays may be required.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts; noise levels require hearing protection. Temperatures can vary from very hot to relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised, with clear production targets and schedules.
• Floor Presence Expectation: Minimum of 65%.
• Travel Requirements: Rarely anticipated.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Visual/Sensory: Attention to detail requiring focus with one or two senses at a time.
  • Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
  • Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off.
• Well-being benefits.
• Discount and total reward programs.

Pay

Pay Range: $81,000 - $110,000, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives. The final wage will be determined by factors such as experience, education, qualifications, skills, geographic location, performance, and business needs.