Assistant Maintenance Manager - 1st Shift -Beverage Manufacturer

PAY INCENTIVES:

• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment
• Retention Bonuses: Two additional $500 bonuses paid at 6 months and 1 year of employment, contingent upon active employment and good standing
• Annual Merit Increases: Eligible for yearly performance-based pay increases
• All bonuses are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager, Aseptic Maintenance reports to the Manager, Maintenance and supports leadership of maintenance activities for the Hendersonville facility, with primary emphasis on aseptic production systems. This role leads equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, technical troubleshooting, workforce development, safety, food safety and quality, cost control, and continuous improvement. The position partners closely with Operations and other plant functions to improve equipment performance and maintenance execution.

This position serves as the designated maintenance leadership backup for the Manager, Maintenance. When the Manager, Maintenance is not on-site or otherwise unavailable, the Assistant Manager assumes day-to-day maintenance leadership responsibilities, provides direction across maintenance priorities and resources, represents Maintenance in plant leadership matters as needed, and supports continuity of applicable food safety and food quality responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job)

• Lead and coordinate maintenance activities supporting aseptic production equipment and related systems, with broader plant maintenance support as assigned by the Manager, Maintenance.
• Partner with Operations to coordinate manpower, priorities, downtime response, planned work, and equipment availability.
• Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting leadership during equipment malfunctions and breakdowns; coach mechanics through structured problem solving.
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance effectiveness by reviewing PM completion, quality, frequency, equipment history, and recommended additions or removals.
• Support backlog management, work planning, periodic equipment overhauls, and execution of maintenance work through the CMMS.
• Lead reliability improvement activity using PDCA, root cause analysis, corrective actions, maintenance procedure changes, operating procedure changes, and equipment upgrades.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance data to identify trends, establish priorities, communicate measures, and drive corrective action.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and replacement of equipment affecting aseptic production and associated plant systems.
• Lead productive shift handoffs and ensure maintenance priorities, equipment conditions, open work, and risks are accurately communicated.
• Develop and communicate maintenance procedures and standards that support safe, repeatable, high-quality work execution.
• Support the maintenance technical training program, onboarding, skill development, and qualification of maintenance personnel.
• Assist with recruiting and selection of maintenance employees and provide ongoing coaching, recognition, counseling, and leadership support.
• Support management of repair and maintenance spending, parts and service needs, and cost-reduction opportunities while protecting equipment reliability.
• Support the Manager, Maintenance and plant leadership with small capital projects, equipment improvement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and reinforce compliance with applicable maintenance safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety/Arc Flash, Confined Space, and other facility requirements.
• Promote a strong food safety and food quality culture; ensure maintenance work supports sanitary design, equipment condition, product protection, and required controls.
• Provide leadership presence across shifts and weekend maintenance activities as business needs require.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

ACTING MAINTENANCE MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

• When the Manager, Maintenance is absent or unavailable, act on their behalf for daily maintenance operations and coordinate maintenance resources and priorities across the facility.
• Serve as the primary maintenance leadership contact for Operations and plant leadership during the Manager, Maintenance's absence.
• Escalate significant safety, food safety, quality, personnel, production, or business risks through the appropriate plant leadership channels.
• Maintain continuity of maintenance planning, emergency response, work prioritization, contractor coordination, and cross-functional communication.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead assigned maintenance employees and provide direction to maintenance personnel supporting aseptic operations.
• Monitor work execution and productivity; provide constructive feedback, coaching, counseling, recognition, and discipline consistent with company processes.
• Communicate job expectations and reinforce systems, procedures, safety standards, quality expectations, and maintenance productivity standards.
• Support staffing, orientation, training, employee development, and maintenance skill progression.
• Ensure adequate maintenance coverage and resources are aligned with operating and maintenance priorities.

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support a food safety and food quality culture within the location.
• Communicate applicable food safety and quality objectives and performance measures to maintenance personnel.
• Empower employees to act within their scope to resolve food safety and quality issues and promptly escalate conditions requiring additional support.
• Ensure maintenance personnel understand the importance of food safety and food quality controls and the consequences of deviations.
• When filling in for the Manager, Maintenance, assume the applicable maintenance leadership responsibilities for food safety and food quality continuity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; college degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, including 24V DC and 110V-480V electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience using a CMMS to request, plan, execute, document, and analyze maintenance work; eMaint experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs and maintenance practices supporting food safety and quality.
• Ability to analyze downtime, maintenance, and equipment-performance data and convert findings into clear priorities and actions.
• Ability to direct, coach, train, and develop maintenance employees while working effectively with Operations and other functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide leadership coverage across shifts and weekend maintenance activities as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work on the production floor and in a typical office setting, drive a motor vehicle, and occasionally work in field conditions. Frequent activities may include sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, keyboard and mouse use, and manipulation of equipment controls. Occasional activities may include squatting, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height, grasping manuals or tools, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required to successfully perform this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.