Maintenance Manager

Description

Vobev is the first independent can maker and filler in North America to streamline the beverage supply chain under one 1.3 million sq ft roof, shrinking lead times, reducing costs, and lowering the carbon footprint. Our culture, built on Safety, Quality, and People, fosters innovation and collaboration in an inclusive environment. We’re passionate about building world-class drinkable brands and need a pioneering team to deliver on this vision. Join us to disrupt the industry and make a difference every day.  

SUMMARY 

Responsible for the production or services of the department or area, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment such as motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines, boilers, pumps, extractors, fractionators, homogenizers, material handling equipment, bulk delivery equipment, blending/mixing systems. Leads, coaches, and provides effective feedback for Maintenance team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of  maintenance employees engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations; identify problems ensures repairs are completed with minimal downtime.
• Ensures inventory of spare parts for all department equipment. Ensures spares are accounted for in collaboration with the maintenance coordinator.
• Develops preventive maintenance programs and policies to ensure safety of all equipment and machinery.
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. 
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• People leadership responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  
• May work with outside vendors and contractors in the execution of maintenance work.
• Ensures work areas are kept in clean and hygienic condition.
• Implements workplace safety policies and standards.
• Responsibility/accountability over the unit/department for budgets, schedules and planning.
• Work is received in the form of objectives based on organizational goals and company policy 

Why Join Us: Vobev offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do.  Vobev is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required. Bachelors or Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering disciplines preferred or a combination of education and experience with
• 5+ years of experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced understanding of production equipment and machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, reports, and legal documents. 
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the leadership team. 

Computer Skills: 

The ability to work effectively in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and internal software programs).

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and kneel.  Regular fingering, grasping, and feeling: requires repetitive movement with frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls and hand-eye coordination. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require