Maintenance Excellence Sr Manager

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Maintenance Excellence, the Maintenance Excellence Sr. Manager will provide leadership for North American Maintenance Excellence and oversee the implementation of the NA Maintenance Excellence roadmap. This roadmap supports strategic and production plans across NA plants by enhancing Maintenance Operational Systems. The Sr. Manager will focus on coaching and mentoring plant Maintenance and Engineering teams while also influencing other plant leadership roles as needed.

This position requires strong technical expertise in Maintenance and Operational Excellence to build capabilities that improve equipment effectiveness through enhanced reliability and operational efficiency.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Support the plants in the development, deployment, and sustainment of the Maintenance Excellence strategy with a PDCA based management process that supports the NA Maintenance Excellence Road Map.
• Support the development of a culture to ensure the production areas receive prompt, efficient and quality service from the maintenance function.
• Train the plants on Maintenance data management and utilization of critical KPIs that align with Refresco Management System.
• Implement and audit maintenance effectiveness metrics to identify opportunities for root cause resolution and prevention action of issues.
• Support the SAP Maintenance training and development of all applicable Maintenance personnel including appropriate capability.
• Coach Maintenance Excellence methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the enterprise.
• Understanding of OSHA, EPA, FDA, or other industry-specific regulations related to maintenance and asset management.
• Champion and execute change initiatives to the pursuit of Maintenance Excellence.
• Coach the maintenance teams on best in class; maintenance escalation processes, PM practices, how to build and maintain skills matrices, reduce equipment downtime and increase availability.
• Support Operational Excellence through the Refresco Management System.
• Able to facilitate critical Maintenance Excellence Kaizen events.
• Works closely with cross‑functional team members to improve standardized dashboarding capabilities.
• Ensure all maintenance processes are consistent with industry / Company regulations and OSHA standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and system communication principles to support Asset Reliability Root Cause Problem Solving as needed.
• Ability to lead and support cultural and process changes within plant maintenance teams.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) which must include SAP Maintenance and Design4action (CC+I or P4A).
• Ability to analyze maintenance and operational data to drive improvements in equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Understanding of cost management, ROI analysis, and capital expenditure planning related to maintenance strategies.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to create and deliver reports and presentations to various audiences.

• 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.
• Planning and Organizational Skills – Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Training and Coaching Ability – Capable of autonomously training, coaching, and mentoring diverse groups to build capability and drive performance.
• Problem‑Solving and Analytical Thinking – Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to identify root causes,…