Job Details

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's manufacturing facility in Ft. Worth, Texas.

BENEFITS: The health and wellbeing of our teams is important to us. We offer:

• FREE PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure timely and efficient maintenance of processing equipment, packaging equipment, utility systems, and site facilities to maximize equipment uptime and overall throughput.
• Drive accountability across the maintenance team, overseeing the activities of various skilled personnel, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and inspecting repairs
• Cultivate and sustain productive relationships to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals
• Champion and endorse initiatives related to food safety and quality programs within the plant premises
• Lead, synchronize, and facilitate daily operations of your team to ensure maintenance functions align with customer expectations, all accomplished in a secure, timely, and cost-effective manner
• Build an overarching maintenance process including spare parts inventory management, time-based maintenance activities, work order management system, and cost compliance.
• Utilize predictive maintenance and analytics to drive equipment uptime.
• Drive output improvements and cost savings initiatives across the site by implementing plant-level capital improvement projects and upgrades.
• Provide responsive and proactive maintenance support across all departments, employing established work management processes
• Present technical insights, alternatives, and solutions to enhance productivity and operational efficiencies.
• Formulate, monitor, and manage the departmental budget and maintenance expenditures.
• Assume responsibility for the professional and technical growth of the maintenance staff while achieving maintenance performance metrics
• Collaborate effectively with plant functional managers to foster a positive employee relations environment
• Provide guidance to the management team on labor matters, encompassing safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training initiatives.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in a formal maintenance director or supervisory role within the food and beverage manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated leadership acumen, fostering collaboration within teams
• Exceptional organizational prowess, adept at multitasking, and keen attention to detail
• Proficient communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office, Maximo, SAP, etc.)
• Ability to provide adept leadership and support across all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, within a 24/7 operational setting
• Thorough understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles
• Proficiency in working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong background in staff development and mentorship
• Skilled in root cause analysis and proficient problem-solving capabilities
• Proven experience in optimizing preventive maintenance processes
• Accomplished in inventory management and reduction strategies
• Proficiency in devising strategic visions for the Maintenance department
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication aptitude
• A comprehensive comprehension of manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated ability to exercise influence, provide effective leadership, collaborate within teams, and work independently
• Proficient at engaging and interacting with stakeholders at all organizational levels

OUR VALUES

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of products for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.