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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing leadership for the maintenance functions, ensuring proper preventive maintenance of physical plant and all operating equipment, electrical troubleshooting, minimizing equipment downtime to provide maximum production capacity, and compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Essential Functions

Continuously improving manufacturing processes in terms of quality and performance measurements, and identifying and eliminating bottleneck areas.
Seek to ensure reliability of plant and equipment operation while optimizing maintenance and operation costs and satisfying all safety, environmental etc. regulations in the process.
Design, document, troubleshoot and lead the launch of new products and processes from an engineering perspective
Identify and solve safety concerns encountered during design and study of manufacturing processes
Devise hands on improvement processes to reduce scrap and defects while improving throughput and document SOPs and the implementation of Best Practices into the facility. Coordinate the installation of new equipment to maximize production efficiency and maintainability.
Work with production to make modifications to equipment and work areas for maximum efficiency of operation
Maintain a knowledge base in the capacity of existing utilities and the current level of utilization.
Stay abreast of the latest safety, environmental and other regulations which affect the facility to ensure compliance.
Develop and support the capital project planning and manage installation projects.
Oversee the maintenance of the equipment and the facility to ensure the company receives maximum utilization of its assets.
Ensure that systems are in place & followed to maintain reliability of the equipment & processes.
Keep written documentation of environmental compliance current.
Periodically prepare reports to satisfy environmental and safety regulations and ensure a safe and professional work environment.
Reviews, evaluates, counsels, disciplines and discharges employees as necessary to ensure department meets or exceeds productivity requirements.
Evaluates and recommends improvements to product manufacturability.
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements.
Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance.
Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the plant and ensure the correct administration of the collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent experience) plus eight (8) years of experience in a high speed manufacturing environment with a mechanical/electrical background required.
Strong leadership capabilities in a fast-paced production environment required.
Previous experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry preferred.

Position-Specific Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, & Outlook) with the ability to learn new applications as required. SAP experience is highly preferred.
An understanding of Safe Quality Food (SQF), responsibility for Food Safety /Food Quality and the responsibility to take action when notified or becomes aware of any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.
Must be flexible to work alternate shifts if production needs allow.

Physical Demands:

Physical - Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
Climate - This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance   
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability  
Pet Insurance 
Legal Benefits 
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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