Sr. Maintenance Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:The Senior Maintenance Manageris responsible foroverseeing the maintenance,utilityand facility functions in a high-speed multi-site beverage manufacturing organization. The incumbentis responsible forstrategic planning, team management, and ensuring the efficient operation and upkeep of facilities and equipment, with much focus on promoting teamwork and collaboration between maintenance, production, and quality departments. Responsibilities include developing maintenance strategies, managing budgets, overseeing repairs and preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations.

BENEFITS:Thewell-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company

• A cell phone stipend 

• Annual discretionary bonus

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, andmore.

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's Headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuretimelyand efficient maintenance of processing equipment, packaging equipment, utility systems, and site facilities to maximize equipment uptime and overall throughput.

• Drive accountability across the maintenance team, overseeing the activities of various skilled personnel, assigning tasks,monitoringprogress, and inspecting repairs

• Cultivate and sustain productive relationships to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals

• Champion and endorse initiatives related to food safety and quality programs within the plant premises

• Lead, synchronize, andfacilitatedaily operations of your team to ensure maintenance functions align with customer expectations, allaccomplishedin a secure,timely, and cost-effective manner

• Build an overarching maintenance process including spare parts inventory management, time-based maintenance activities, work order and backlog management system, and cost compliance.

• Utilize predictive maintenance and analytics to drive equipment uptime.

• Drive output improvements and cost savings initiatives across the site by workingalong sideour engineering teams to implement plant-level capital improvement projects and upgrades.

• Provide responsive and proactive maintenance support across all departments, employing established work management processes

• Present technical insights, alternatives, and solutions to enhance productivity and operationalefficiencies.

• Formulate,monitor, and managethe departmentalbudget and maintenance expenditures.

• Assume responsibility for the professional and technical growth of the maintenance staff while achieving maintenance performance metrics

• Collaborate effectively with plant functional managers to foster a positive employee relations environment

• Oversee and guide our site automation team leading capability efforts driven through programming initiatives and improvements.

• Provide guidance to the management team on labor matters,encompassingsafety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training initiatives.

• Oversee the sites annual overhaul planning and schedulingalong sideourthird partyvendors.

• Manage and oversee allthird partycontractors and vendors working on sight, ensuringtimelyand efficient results while ensuring safety and quality of work.

• Work hand in hand with production teams ensuring line performance and correct resources are in place to drive productivity.

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed tocontaina comprehensive list of activities,dutiesor responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in a formal maintenance director or supervisory role within the food and beverage manufacturing industry

• Demonstrated leadership acumen, fostering collaboration within teams

• Exceptional organizational prowess, adept at multitasking, and keen attention to detail

• Proficient communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

• Advanced computerproficiency(e.g., MS Office, Maximo, SAP, etc.)

• Ability to provide adept leadership and support across all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, within a 24/7 operational setting

• Thorough understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles

• Proficiencyin working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Strong background in staff development and mentorship

• Skilled in root cause analysis and proficient problem-solving capabilities

• Proven experience inoptimizingpreventive maintenance processes

• Accomplished in inventory management and reduction strategies

• Proficiencyin devising strategic visions for the Maintenance department

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication aptitude

• A comprehensive comprehension of manufacturing operations

• Demonstrated ability to exercise influence, provide effective leadership, collaborate within teams, and work independently

• Proficient at engaging and interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values aredemonstratedin the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed:Take the initiative to promptlyidentifyand address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.

• Intensity:Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks bypossessinga positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, anddemonstratingadaptability in your approach.

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAKis the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world,DrinkPAKprovides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020,DrinkPAKhas revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility throughcutting-edgetechnology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visitwww.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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. 

• The employeefrequentlyis required totalk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.  

• The employeefrequentlyis required toreach with hands and arms.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  

• The employeeis occasionally required tostand and walk and isfrequentlyto sit. 

BASESALARYCOMPENSATION RANGE: $155k - $175K