Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.
Role Purpose:
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance department, ensuring that all automated production machinery and facility systems operate efficiently. This role involves leading a team of Maintenance Technicians, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and supporting production goals in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. This position is considered a front-line leader in the brewery.
Accountabilities & Impact:
Safety:
- Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
- Conduct regular safety training sessions and promote a culture of safety awareness among maintenance team members.
- Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Quality/Food Safety:
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines.
- Support the Quality and Food Safety teams by ensuring that production equipment is maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent contamination.
Maintenance Operations:
- Oversee daily maintenance technician activities, including supporting troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, pumps, and electrical systems (480VAC & 24VDC).
- Ensure quick response and resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Collaborate with production teams to schedule and prioritize maintenance work.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a robust preventive maintenance schedule to ensure the longevity and reliability of equipment.
- Track and analyze equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement and proactively address potential issues.
- Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting and repairing equipment, including PLCs, servo motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and safety modules.
- Supervises team execution during critical, complex overhaul or repair activities to ensure positive return of the plant functions.
Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Maintenance Team members (Maintenance Tech, Facilities Tech, LGV, Calibrations, and SME’s), providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and job satisfaction.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to maximize productivity and production efficiency.
- Verifies required work permits, work orders, parts drawings, and other documents and procedures are followed by all assigned team members.
- Assist in shift scheduling and ensure proper staffing to meet production demands. Communicate scheduling changes and adjustments to team members.
- Manage team members time and attendance, including schedules, timecards approval, time-off approval, and adherence to No-Fault Attendance Policy.
- Monitor the performance of the team and hold one-on-one accountability discussions to discuss areas for improvement and set goals for continued development.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify potential issues and address them promptly.
Inventory Management:
- Monitor maintenance parts inventory, ensuring critical spares are available.
- Work with planner/ buyer on ordering and maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement within the maintenance department.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing projects, to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive root cause/corrective action ensuring all measurables are achieved consistently.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Packaging, Brewing, Quality, and Supply Chain, to achieve production goals and resolve issues.
- Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure alignment on maintenance schedules aligned with production goals.
Skills & Experiences Needed:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree, certification or higher within a technical field preferred.
- 5+ years of supervisory / leadership experience in industrial maintenance.
- Experience leading multiple shifts and on call availability (after hours and including weekends).
- Excellent understanding of continuous flow processes and high-speed manufacturing equipment operation, engineering and upkeep.
- Experience using a CMMS system for scheduling and planning maintenance activities.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer and software skills such as MS Office, Power BI, Teams, and email. Excel – intermediate.
The Maintenance Supervisor position is well-suited for you if you have/are:
- Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively with internal and external partners.
- Proven ability to develop, motivate, and empower employees (hourly), while fostering an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
- Strong problem-solving ability and analytical mindset, efficient decision making to ensure that all shift measurables are met.
- Excellent communication skills both orally and written. Ability to communicate technical and complex concepts.
- Ability to manage well under pressure while staying true to the company values.
- Ability to provide and receive open and regular feedback and adjust accordingly.
- Works collaboratively within various teams. Ability to adjust communication/leadership style as needed and when appropriate.
- Fully accountable owner of self and team behaviors and results.
Working conditions:
- Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
- Subject to extreme temperatures.
- Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends and up to 12 hrs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
- Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, hearing protection, safety steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
- Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within the state of Arizona.
At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:
Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:
Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.
Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.
Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.
Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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