SR Manager, Maintenance Department ID-11590

April 16, 2025

The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation and design and marketing.

As the Maintenance Manager you will oversee the department’s activity to include repairing modifying and installing equipment in order to improve production efficiency and optimize machine time availability.

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Position Related Job Functions and Key Responsibilities

Develop and/or maintain an effective Equipment Maintenance program (including repairs, modifications and installation of equipment) in order to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability.
Review plant production equipment in order to recommend process improvements. (e.g. quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, etc.)
Synthesize data and identify problems through operational and financial analysis in order to improve operational and financial performance.
Track maintenance schedules for facility equipment in order to ensure preventive maintenance is current and perform correctly
Record and analyze plant equipment performance data using design and performance specifications in order to ensure optimum machine reliability.
Regularly inspect plant production support systems and equipment (e.g., HVAC, compressed air, Boiler operation, Water Treatment Filtration System, Production lines, process security, wastewater treatment) in order to support effective plant operation.
Evaluate M&R suppliers using KO guidelines (e.g., price, service, delivery capabilities, capacity) in order to select optimal supplier.
Measure the use of equipment spare parts by tracking spare parts transactions through use of SAP PM tool in order to determine proper re-order points.
Maintain and lead Maintenance and Calibration portion of the Management System.
Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
Train and qualify Company associates to install or repair equipment according to Company guidelines to meet/exceed performance criteria and maximize business results.
Provide technical assessment of equipment to determine what components should be repaired or replaced to maximize equipment performance.

Education and Qualifications

AA, AS, Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline, Technical Training or Equivalent work experience.
Minimum 10 years Maintenance Manager experience
CPG, Food & Beverage experience
Demonstrated ability to support a long-term maintenance plan showing year over year improvement in Reliability, Maintenance KPIs and maintenance Cost.
Working knowledge of the principles of manufacturing management.
Working knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements in the areas of food safety, safety, environment and emergency management.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Working knowledge of Maintenance Troubleshooting.
Ability to provide off shift/weekend support as needed (to run a 24/7 Maintenance operation)
Working knowledge of Failure Analysis.
Knowledge of the principles of change management within an engineering system. Includes the ability to use engineering change documentation and approval to manage supply of parts, maintenance, installation, removal and refurbishment to a base of existing equipment to minimize life and ownership costs.
Ability to assess gaps in design and performance of equipment, design corrective actions, and make basic corrections and repairs. Includes the ability to work in field-based environment to oversee trouble shooting, commissioning, repair, removal and improvement of equipment.
Knowledge of manufacturing layout or design elements.
Knowledge of equipment installation requirements (e.g., electrical power, water, drain, airflow, space requirements). Knowledge and application of dispensing equipment installation principles.
Knowledge of analytical engineering tools including critical path problem solving and root cause analysis in order to determine design feasibility and identify variation from performance specifications.
Knowledge of the non-manufacturing processes and systems that support the plant (e.g., electrical heat, HVAC, plumbing). Ability to diagnose problems with these systems and perform basic maintenance and repairs.

Preferred Technical Skills

HACCP Experience
ISO (14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007) or other management system Experience
TPM Certification
Continuous Improvement Experience (ESW, Kaizen, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.)
SAP PM Experience
Project Management
Manage P&L; Spending Controls
Parts Inventory Management
Equipment Preventive Maintenance Management

Pay Range:$125,000 - $150,000
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

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