Maintenance Manager

Job Overview:

The Spartanburg operation is a state-of-the-art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center. Spartanburg is the largest KDRP manufacturing and distribution location. The site will operate on TPM (Total Productive Maintenance);
Lean manufacturing principles; and High-Performance Teams. All associates at the Spartanburg site will have accountability to both a functional business unit and the full site operation. The site will run on state-of-the-art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement equipment.

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall performance and operating results of the Maintenance Department at one of Keurig’s coffee manufacturing plants. This position provides leadership of the site Maintenance team, with direct reports including Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, Clerks and Coordinators. The Plant Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing and improving asset utilization, uptime and production throughout the plant by implementing proven Professional Maintenance and reliability improvement processes.

This position ensures responsive and proactive maintenance support to all plant partners by implementing sound work management processes. The Plant Maintenance Manager is accountable for the department budget, professional and technical development of staff, and achieving maintenance metrics. This position is responsible to seek methods to reduce utilities consumption and protect the environment.

• Builds a culture of accountability and ownership within the maintenance department.
• Employs Practical Problem-Solving techniques, using these strategies to achieve root cause for failures.
• Drives the preventive Maintenance program enabling pro-active vs. reactive repairs.
• Defines and executes department goals supporting Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) objectives, including the development and implementation of strategies, processes and programs. Measures and reports on performance and holds team accountable for achieving goals.
• Oversees and supports the professional development of the maintenance team members; motivates, coaches and develops a diverse, high performing and engaged team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.
• Responsible for development, implementation and analysis of working methodologies to improve factory efficiency and reliability, increasing asset utilization, reducing cost.
• Champions, drives and measures improvement initiatives to reduce equipment downtime, improve equipment availability, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), through establishment of predictive maintenance program.
• Effectively communicates change by championing within the site and network, prompting questions and promoting team-based behavior. Uses active listening and facilitation skills to ensure understanding and engage problem solving.
• Manages stockroom operation that provides repair parts for critical process equipment, as well as necessary consumables for the plant.
• Responsible for maintaining yearly maintenance budget.
• Responsible to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.
• Follows all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures and ensures team compliance to all company and regulatory policies.

• Salary range: $133,000 - $150,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area preferred (Engineering or related field of study) with 7 – 10 years manufacturing experience preferred, preferably in fast paced food, pharmaceutical or beverage products environment.
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