Maintenance Supervisor, Blow Mold at Refresco

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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?  

Position Description

The Maintenance Supervisor, Blow Mold is responsible for managing the blow mold equipment, changeovers, training, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will ensure product quality and safety compliance, optimize machine reliability through preventative maintenance. This position is pivotal in achieving operational excellence and meeting internal customer requirements.

Shift/schedule: Hours are typically Monday - Friday however will need to be able to flexible based on business needs/conditions

Essential Functions:

• Manage approved capital projects and submit projects that may be requested within the time and cost budget.
• Develop and communicate business impact with weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports and presentations in Excel and PowerPoint. Make regular presentations to associates, local management team and executive team on department performance.
• Depending on size of facility, the blow mold supervisor will have direct interaction with other department managers including Maintenance, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and some Planner/Schedulers. Daily interaction and support provided   by Plant Controller and Human Resources. 
• The Blow Mold Supervisor will set performance objectives for each of the direct reports and regularly provide feedback and evaluation of performance against objectives. Supervisor also ensures all other employees are receiving regular performance evaluations.
• Positively drive support from Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Risk Management as well as outside vendors, contractors, and auditors.
• The blow mold supervisor helps provide leadership in identifying and implementing new technologies and capabilities within the facility to meet changing requests of the company’s internal and external customers.
• Develop and drive and “Ownership” culture in the department associates and develop and execute a plan to drive their personal development.  Identify associates that demonstrate high potential and execute a plan to increase their development and promotion.
• Responsible for direct supervision and utilization of equipment, materials, and people on the production lines.
• Adhere to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies, health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements
• Provide supervision and leadership to maximize plant efficiency and performance.
• Conduct daily meetings with day and afternoon shift lead hands to identify and resolve issues.
• Daily walk through the plant including but not limited to the production area.
• Ensure production personnel are maintaining good housekeeping practices and end of shift cleanup is conducted daily
• Provides training and cross training to assure production schedules are met within budget, product specifications, quality requirements and safety standards.
• Reviews, evaluates, counsels, disciplines and discharges employees as necessary to ensure department meets or exceeds productivity requirements
• Evaluates and recommends improvements to product manufacturability.
• Effectively work with the company’s engineering group to successfully implement and sustain key product initiatives such as light weighting, production design and package additions while maintain product quality.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Vocational training, technical school certification, or apprenticeship in mechanical or related fields (preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably soft drinks.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with blow molds.
• Experience in reading technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• SAP prior experience a strong asset

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficient leadership and people management skills
• Must be available for Shift Work
• Develops and communicates financial and budgetary impact of department operations with finance team and operations executives.
• Decision Making & Judgment – finds solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups; makes necessary decisions even when information is limited; learns from consequences of decisions.
• People Management – coaches others regardless of performance level; helps others identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals; builds relationships; offers praise and recognition.
• Leadership – comfortable in leadership role; directs and guides others; inspires others; shares “vision”; exhibits strength and confidence; shows courage
• Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges / doesn’t blame or be a victim
• Results Focus – exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.
• Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.
• Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.
• Problem Solving – breaks down problems and generates a range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help develop solutions; takes action and evaluates results of actions.

Proficiency Level:

• A successful blow mold supervisor will have accomplished experience in a high-speed manufacturing operation providing the leadership and business knowledge necessary to successfully lead their team. They provide the necessary training, mentoring, and leadership to meet business and performance objectives within the parameters of the budget.

Physical Demands:

• Physical - Continuously standing or walking.
• Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work Environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.

• Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.

A Career with Refresco  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance  
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation  
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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