Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor For over 50 years, Carolina Canners, Inc has operated as an independent Pepsi bottler and production cooperative located in Cheraw, SC. Backed by over 600 employees, a strong group of subsidiaries, and three selling distribution centers, CCI proudly distributes over 28 million cases of drinks per year to the Carolinas and the Southeast. What we are seeking Oversee maintenance operations to ensure equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety. Supervise Maintenance Mechanics, schedule preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and food quality standards. Qualifications & Requirements Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred but comparable skills and technical experience or certification (e.g. HVAC, PLC, Electrical) also considered. Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a consumer products company preferably within a soft drink business. Minimum of 2 years experience supervising maintenance teams is strongly preferred. Demonstrated mechanical skills. Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes including filling, packaging and sanitation. Prior hands‑on experience with high‑speed bottling and canning equipment including fillers, conveyors, packers, palletizers, blow molds, and labelers. Strong planning, organizational and documentation skills. Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office. Ability to work across all shifts and support a 24/7 operation as needed. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong leadership skills with the ability to encourage and get results through mentoring others. Proven ability to coach, facilitate, and inspire team building skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail/accuracy and multi‑tasking skills. Maintain a high level of professionalism and ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality. Responsibilities Supervise the daily workflow and assignments of the maintenance department. Assign shift mechanics to maintenance breakdowns/concerns to ensure the proper execution of daily work activities. Schedule, assign, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. Ensure maintenance schedules are being maintained to drive quality, efficiency, safety, service and cost performance. Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure timely resolution to minimize production downtime. Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet plant performance goals. Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training and communication for front‑line hourly maintenance employees. Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance mechanics and support staff. Effectively hold employees accountable for assignments and behavior. Administer policies and procedures including issuing disciplinary actions and completing pay increases. Maintain accurate records of equipment, repairs, and maintenance history using CMMS systems. Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate with procurement to ensure availability. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, GMP, and Company safety and quality standards. Assist in capital projects, including equipment installations and upgrades. Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of safety and efficiency. Analyze all available mechanical data to detect, diagnose and correct machine errors, defects and malfunctions. Maintain knowledge of processes and equipment. Maintain records of service cycles and other maintenance activities conducted. Perform breakdown analysis. Work with outside contractors and vendors. Effectively communicate with co‑employees concerning all aspects of the maintenance function. Work well with others in a team‑orientated atmosphere. Other related duties as assigned. Benefits & Total Rewards Medical, dental and vision plans. Paid time off. Health savings and flexible spending accounts. Basic and voluntary life and AD&D coverage plans. Short and long term disability plans. Employee wellness and assistance programs. 401(k) offering a company match. Background check and drug test are required to be considered for this role. Carolina Canners, Inc. reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time. Carolina Canners, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr