Maintenance Supervisor at BlueTriton Brands
Kutztown, PA
About the Job
BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.
Job Description
BlueTriton is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Technical Resource) who will be part of the leadership team for our manufacturing plant. This leader will work on a day shift and will help to cover as required by the needs of the plant.
Key responsibilities include:
•Part of the Maintenance leadership team responsible for plant technical operations, specifically production line maintenance, processing equipment maintenance and utility equipment maintenance.
•Assist with leading the preventative maintenance process, defining processes, driving improvements and achieving KPI targets.
•Coach, mentor and develop front line employees to meet current and future business requirements.
•Help lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the implementation of a LEAN manufacturing environment.
•Utilize and model our beliefs in the execution of daily work activities and decision making.
•Build relationships with frontline team members to help create and maintain a positive work environment.
•Partner with internal customers and suppliers, colleagues and support services to ensure achievement of targets.
•Understand and adhere to internal and external regulations, procedures & policies.
•Maintain cleanliness to GMP standards and ensure all safety standards are met .
•Effectively communicate safety, quality, technical and training issues to team.
•Review daily maintenance effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the Operations team to get resolution.
•Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures.
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
•5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance with at least 2+ years of experience in a leadership capacity.
•Prior experience in a beverage, food or other clean manufacturing environment with familiarity with quality, GMP and hygiene regulations preferred.
•Prior experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electric systems and PLC control systems and communication systems.
•Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs with a grasp of financial factors in maintenance.
•Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite applications; business management software (SAP preferred) needed.
•Understanding of production processes & technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
•Continuous improvement or process improvement experience. Green belt or black belt certification or prior TPM experience preferred.
•Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate change.
•Time management, delegation and organization skills with strong problem solving ability.
•Ability to grow relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees.
•Schedule flexibility with the ability to provide on call coverage.
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com