Maintenance Manager

Join our team at St. Paul Beverage Solutions, where innovation meets quality! We are seeking a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a state-of-the-art aseptic production facility. This is a great opportunity to work with cutting-edge Extended Shelf Life (ESL) technology in a high-impact leadership role. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.
• Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that equipment operates within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment vendor/manufacturer.
• Develop objectives and standards of performance for activities and projects within the maintenance department to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Serve as an escalation point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
• Consult with engineering and management regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
• Analyze cost studies of proposals for new equipment. Make recommendations to management.
  Plan and provide for an adequate supply and ensure control over spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Implement cost-reduction measures to control expenses that impact the operating budget for repair, utility, pretreatment, and maintenance. May be involved in developing the capital budget.
• Keep management aware of all matters that impact equipment and facility performance.
• Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Develop procedures and policies for the maintenance department.
• Oversee department schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services, while minimizing unnecessary overtime expenditures.
• Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
  
  

• A high school diploma is required. A college degree in mechanical engineering or related field is desired.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food & beverage or aseptic processing.
• 3+ years of experience supervising or managing a maintenance team driving a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking work orders, managing assets, and optimizing maintenance operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to create and edit documents, analyze data, and manage email communications efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, preventive maintenance, and reliability best practices.
• Experience with high-temperature sterilization and aseptic packaging technologies is highly desired.

An Equal Opportunity Employer