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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
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Supervisor Maintenance 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 Job Functions:
* Adhere to and ensure compliance to all health and safety policies/procedures,
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
* Adhere to and ensure compliance to food quality and food safety as per the
standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex.
SQF).
- Leads and directs the work of other employees.
- Have some authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance,
or disciplinary actions.
* 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.
* 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. Assist in coordinating 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.
* Support the Maintenance Manager in overseeing the maintenance of the
equipment and the facility to ensure the company receives maximum utilization
of its assets.
* Implement and ensure compliance with the systems designed by the manager,
focusing on execution and direct oversight.
- Assist in keeping 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.
- 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 (if
applicable).
Required Skills:
- Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point.
- Proven Leadership experience in a Production environment.
- Strong team player who can work across multiple functions.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
- Able to work under deadline pressures.
- Organized and detail oriented, adaptable to change.
Competencies:
* Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based
on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a
clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.
* Quality: Understanding of quality standards and requirements for manufactured
products, implementation of quality control measures to ensure product
consistency and reliability, collaboration with quality team to address
related issues.
* Continuous Improvement – Lead department process improvement through lean
principles, team feedback, and CI events (Kaizen).
* Troubleshooting – Skilled in resolving process and equipment issues to
minimize downtime and waste.
* Documentation Skills – Accurately record production data and maintain
organized records.
* Safety and Compliance – Ensure OSHA, environmental, and corporate compliance.
Timely and accurate completion of monthly Alchemy training.
* Communication Skills – Communicate effectively with direct reports and all
levels of the organization. Collaborates to ensure smooth workflow. Follows
equipment down-time escalation process.
* Decision Making & Judgment – Make informed decisions with sometimes limited
data, learning from outcomes.
* People Management – coach others regardless of performance level; help others
identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals; build
relationships; offer praise and recognition.
* Ownership – Proactively take initiative and responsibility for tasks and
challenges, demonstrating independent thinking.
* Problem Solving Skills – Develop creative solutions, evaluate results, and
incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
* Time Management – Optimize production schedules by prioritizing tasks and
minimizing downtime to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience:
* Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree
in a related field preferred.
* 5-7 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing facility
Working Conditions:
* Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and
holidays may be required.
* Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous
moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can
get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and
supervised, with clear production targets and schedules to meet.
* Floor Presence Expectation: minimum of 65%
Travel Requirements:
* Travel anticipated: Rarely
Physical Requirements:
* Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring
attention with one or two senses at a time.
* Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual
dexterity for precise control of equipment.
* Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production
quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.
Other Duties:
* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones
may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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 Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and
comprehensive benefits:
Pay Range: $81k - $110k, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on
company objectives.
Status: Exempt
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
- Well-being Benefits
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be
based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and
type of experience, relevant education, qualifications,
certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market
considerations, and business or organizational needs.
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
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