Manager, Maintenance

Position Summary

Oversee Maintenance Department activities to ensure manufacturing operations are running smoothly as they relate to equipment reliability and preventative maintenance. This role has a strong impact to the performance of our daily operations, ultimately designed to meet productivity/customer expectations.

Essence of Role

Ensure all maintenance-related functions (processing, packaging, and facilities) are executed effectively for efficient plant operations with limited down time across all areas of manufacturing. TPM is our disciplined approach to establishing a continuous improvement culture to meet performance objectives.

Primary Job Duties

• Oversee all maintenance operations and implement plans to reduce down time due to repairs; this means you will be responsible for reducing line shutdowns
• Manage shutdowns and PMs closely – directing teams to minimize business impact
• Manage and set budgets for processing, packaging, facilities, parts (storeroom), utilities (tbd), repairs, preventative, security, house keeping/sanitation, etc.
• Provide regular updates, including schedules and budgets, to stakeholders; escalate issues with recommended solutions to executive leaders
• Monitor plant/equipment trends to ensure highest possible operation and reduction of planned/unplanned downtime
• Propose and monitor key performance indicators in accordance with the best practices
• Facilitate the evolution/refinement of maintenance activities to minimize planned and unplanned downtime (PM’s, changeovers, etc.)
• Ensure supervisors and technicians document and input necessary data for the evaluation of trends, such as equipment history and efficiencies; this includes ensuring root cause is effectively conducted and accurate records are kept for further analysis
• Conduct gap assessments for all repairs/modifications and ensure team members are working on the right projects based on capability and skillset, ensuring alignment and coverage across shifts
• Provide coaching and mentorship, as well as help develop skills for team members; be a change agent leader to the team, bringing best practices to make improvements
• Evaluate the performance of team members and provide consistent feedback to ensure development; establish goals, priorities and expectations to meet goals
• Drive innovation through the development of best practices and the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to strategic goals
• Manage special projects, including CapEx initiatives as needed
• Manage service contracts, HVAC, powered lifts, EHS partnerships/fire, safety
• Compile reports for ops, payrolls, and other day-to-day as needed

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Must have five – seven years of experience in a manager’s role leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology or engineering disciplines required (or 15 years equivalent experience); master’s degree preferred
• Direct experience working for a CPG company, or in a high-volume packaged goods environment
• Extensive experience in Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Knowledge of utilities and facility equipment needed
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others – leading them through change and improvement targets
• Knowledge of Food Defense criteria
• Project management skills: able to prioritize many high-profile projects and effectively coordinate and direct across multiple priority tasks in a high stress environment (ultimately meeting customer needs)
• Extensive knowledge of industrial mechanical, reliability/preventative maintenance, electrical, and PLC systems
• Extensive knowledge of CMMS Systems, PM Optimization, and Predictive Maintenance Technologies
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems, with the ability to mine and analyze data for trends/reports
• Familiarity with CMMS (Hexagon) strongly preferred
• Understand regulatory requirements for Food & Beverage Safety
• Proficiencies in Microsoft Office, including Excel/Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Power BI
• Experience presenting cost drivers in maintenance within a manufacturing operation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law. MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and is fully dedicated to the safety of its workforce.