Sazerac Beverages North America
Maintenance Manager Sazerac Beverages North America • Halethorpe, MD, US
Job Description The Maintenance & Reliability Manager is responsible for managing maintenance and reliability across the entire plant. Duties include coordinating and directing the Maintenance department to identify and resolve problems and develop and execute effective and efficient processes. Work side‑by‑side with Engineering on capital projects & planning, ensuring plant performance meets and exceeds KPIs. Provides leadership and support for local environmental systems and permits; supports Operations & Plant Manager on other plant‑wide initiatives and projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
Meet and exceed customer expectations through management of the Plant Maintenance Departments to deliver service on time within budget and to meet quality specifications.
Monitor and enforce all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Lead the safety programs for the Maintenance Departments through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents. Assist in the investigation of EH&S incidents. Ensure all Maintenance Team Members meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, and TTB regulations.
Manage Maintenance leads to achieve target & stretch plans. Support various department managers to accomplish safety objectives, quality standards, company policies, Good Manufacturing practices and production requirements within specified budgets. Train, monitor, evaluate, and develop all Maintenance team members. Provide technical assistance to direct reports and associates for best practice resolution of safety, quality, and performance.
Lead continuous improvement efforts across the Maintenance Department, accomplishing the production needs within safety, quality, budgetary, and regulatory guidelines. Develop team members and implement operational improvements. Evaluate production efficiency and cost; plan, organize, direct improvements and corrective action plans. Establish work schedules, best methods, standard operating procedures, and priorities to meet established efficiency and quality goals. Support the development of PM programs, CMMS, and downtime tracking systems.
Establish and follow development plans to achieve career development and/or advancement. Develop the skills of yourself and your team to attain the desired career path within the organization.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of operational improvement through system and process changes to achieve an advanced Maintenance operation. Plan, organize, and direct improvements and corrective action plans. Provide support to the New Product Development Team in developing new products within timelines and budgets. Determine best method for production and equipment needed; purchase equipment at best price and oversee installation and startup. Provide ongoing engineering expertise to maximize output and minimize downtime.
Continually seek ways to improve performance as measured by departmental Key Performance Indicators.
Required Qualifications (MUST)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
5+ years relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Proven root cause analysis and problem‑solving training, techniques, and tools.
Well versed in collaborating with maintenance, quality, and safety leadership to achieve operational goals.
Proven ability to develop others.
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
10+ years relevant experience.
Master’s degree in related field.
Familiar with beverage processing and its associated equipment.
Key Skills
Leadership / People Management
Project Management
Salary Salary info:
$50.48 - $75.96 / hr
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Job Description The Maintenance & Reliability Manager is responsible for managing maintenance and reliability across the entire plant. Duties include coordinating and directing the Maintenance department to identify and resolve problems and develop and execute effective and efficient processes. Work side‑by‑side with Engineering on capital projects & planning, ensuring plant performance meets and exceeds KPIs. Provides leadership and support for local environmental systems and permits; supports Operations & Plant Manager on other plant‑wide initiatives and projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
Meet and exceed customer expectations through management of the Plant Maintenance Departments to deliver service on time within budget and to meet quality specifications.
Monitor and enforce all OSHA and Company safety regulations and policies. Lead the safety programs for the Maintenance Departments through development and execution of safe practices and operating procedures to minimize the occurrence and severity of workplace accidents. Assist in the investigation of EH&S incidents. Ensure all Maintenance Team Members meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, and TTB regulations.
Manage Maintenance leads to achieve target & stretch plans. Support various department managers to accomplish safety objectives, quality standards, company policies, Good Manufacturing practices and production requirements within specified budgets. Train, monitor, evaluate, and develop all Maintenance team members. Provide technical assistance to direct reports and associates for best practice resolution of safety, quality, and performance.
Lead continuous improvement efforts across the Maintenance Department, accomplishing the production needs within safety, quality, budgetary, and regulatory guidelines. Develop team members and implement operational improvements. Evaluate production efficiency and cost; plan, organize, direct improvements and corrective action plans. Establish work schedules, best methods, standard operating procedures, and priorities to meet established efficiency and quality goals. Support the development of PM programs, CMMS, and downtime tracking systems.
Establish and follow development plans to achieve career development and/or advancement. Develop the skills of yourself and your team to attain the desired career path within the organization.
Contribute to the planning and implementation of operational improvement through system and process changes to achieve an advanced Maintenance operation. Plan, organize, and direct improvements and corrective action plans. Provide support to the New Product Development Team in developing new products within timelines and budgets. Determine best method for production and equipment needed; purchase equipment at best price and oversee installation and startup. Provide ongoing engineering expertise to maximize output and minimize downtime.
Continually seek ways to improve performance as measured by departmental Key Performance Indicators.
Required Qualifications (MUST)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
5+ years relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Proven root cause analysis and problem‑solving training, techniques, and tools.
Well versed in collaborating with maintenance, quality, and safety leadership to achieve operational goals.
Proven ability to develop others.
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Strong analytical and technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
10+ years relevant experience.
Master’s degree in related field.
Familiar with beverage processing and its associated equipment.
Key Skills
Leadership / People Management
Project Management
Salary Salary info:
$50.48 - $75.96 / hr
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