Maintenance Excellence Sr Manager

Maintenance Excellence Sr. Manager

Our vision is both simple and ambitious : to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too : Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best. Stop and think : how would YOU 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.

Essential Job Functions :

• 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, etc.
• 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.

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A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits :

Pay Range : $149,000k - $163,900k, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives. Cell Phone Allowance : $63.50 / month Status : Exempt + Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance + Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts + Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance + Short-term disability and long-term disability + Pet Insurance + Legal Benefits + 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match + 12 Paid Holidays + 15 Vacation Days and 6 Paid (Sick) Time Off Days + Well-being Benefit + Discount and Total Reward Programs

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications / licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs.

Application deadline : December 31, 2025 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)

How to apply : Please visit our careers site at . Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.