Senior Manager, Maintenance

About the role

Swire Coca-Cola is a family-owned bottling company with a history spanning over two centuries. As one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in North America, we distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Our 8,000+ employees work together to deliver refreshment while upholding a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and holds accountable all maintenance employees.
• Directs and implements maintenance programs for building and machinery in an orderly, efficient, and professional manner.
• Keeps accurate records of department activities and budgets.
• Ensures the operation of safe and functionally sound machinery.
• Directs all major equipment rebuilding and overhauls.
• Works with government regulatory agencies or performs other responsibilities as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective and efficient performance of all maintenance-related functions.
• Supervises routine and preventive maintenance on all production and building equipment.
• Implements and schedules a preventive maintenance system.
• Resolves issues promptly and effectively.
• Plans and coordinates equipment rebuilds and overhauls.
• Recommends and controls expense budgets and capital expenditures.
• Effectively supervises the maintenance department staff, ensuring optimal performance.
• Interviews, hires, directs, and terminates maintenance personnel.
• Ensures that maintenance staff is appropriately trained and conducts performance appraisals as required.
• Provides regular feedback to maintenance personnel regarding performance of duties and maintains personnel files.
• Provides leadership and motivation to staff through effective delegation, goal setting, and communication.
• Holds employees accountable and formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and supports the Swire Mission Statement and core values.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective administration and coordination of department functions.
• Maintains accurate departmental, equipment, and budget records and monitors usage of supplies and parts.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant issues and concerns.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with department employees, other production center managers, and production line supervisors to resolve outstanding issues or corrective actions.
• Assumes responsibility for safe and clean maintenance operations and ensures that company safety standards are maintained and met.
• Ensures that the work area is clean, safe, and in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field required.
• High School Diploma (or GED) plus additional experience may be required.
• Strong understanding of plant production systems and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, water handling, mechanical, and automation.
• Strong knowledge of industry maintenance standards for manufacturing of food-grade products.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in managing teams of maintenance associates required.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in managing teams of maintenance associates preferred.
• Knowledge of KO KORE and ISO quality standards in a soft drink environment.
• Familiarity with the SAP preventive maintenance module.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety requirements.

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plans, plus dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Health Savings Accounts with company match.
• Free virtual primary care, acute care, and physical therapy.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave, and volunteer time).
• Discounted and free product.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.