Maintenance Manager


Kansas City
Permanent
$100,000 - $115,000 USD a year
Technical Operations
PR/607353_1792769105
Maintenance Manager

An industry leading beverage manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, engineering, and technical operations within a fast-paced production environment. This position will be responsible for enhancing equipment reliability, optimizing operational performance, leading maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction to maintenance and technical teams to support operational goals and maximize equipment availability.
  • Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives for production equipment and facility systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and controls-related challenges.
  • Manage site utilities and facility infrastructure to ensure reliable operations.
  • Lead equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvement activities.
  • Maintain maintenance planning processes, inventory strategies, and key supplier relationships.
  • Champion reliability, efficiency, quality, and safety improvement programs.
  • Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience within maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing operations.
  • Experience working in beverage/bottling/injection molding/blow molding
  • Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, reliability practices, PLCs, automation, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and improving operational performance.
  • Experience working within cGMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.

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