Maintenance Manager

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.

 

Job Description

We currently have an opening for a Technical Manager based in Hope, BC. This role provides leadership and vision for the Technical Department; to support the factory in achieving its business objectives by ensuring safety of our people, achieving right costs, right quality and delivery of production to plan.   

Major Responsibilities:  
•    Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance within the bottling plant with an emphasis on planning and preventative/predictive maintenance.  
•    Responsible for effectively planning, managing and coordinating all activities of Maintenance with all other departments and functions  
•    Provide all required technical support to plant bottling and water processing equipment. 
•    Coordinate local projects, facility maintenance, and safety/environment activities
•    Supports equipment upgrades and installations by conferring and collaborating with design engineers and operations to coordinate the activities of the maintenance staff  
•    Provide technical direction for all capital projects for the facility
•    Facilitates and delivers project status updates on results such as milestone achievement, schedule and next key deliverables, and people such as obstacles to performance and solutions to remove and/or escalation for resolution  
•    Responsible for engineering functional compliance. Ensures documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately  
•    Provide technical support and strategic direction for all site safety and environmental initiatives
•    Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program and training for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance mechanics, maintenance leads and electrician
•    Manages department schedules based on needs of the business 
•    Analysis, reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to maintenance systems, safety and environmental   
•    Provide back-up support for SAP CMMS activities
•    Provide direct support to all continuous improvement activities for production units. 
•    Communicates directly with the operations department to plan maintenance outages and repair work in process areas
•    Manage all facility maintenance
•    Track, manage, and improve energy usage of the plant   
•    Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for all maintenance, safety and environmental related activities   
•    Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems routinely, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipates and solves problems in a timely manner and identifies opportunities for improvement  
•    Ensure that while meeting manufacturing objectives and quality requirements that deliverables also comply with regulatory requirements      
•    Responsible for the MIP (Maintenance Investment Plan).  
•    Optimize cost through effective budget planning, resources management and reduction in reactionary purchases and repairs.  

Qualifications

•    Technical degree with three to five years of experience managing a maintenance or technical department or five to seven years of related experience in a manufacturing environment   
•    Previous maintenance experience in a food or beverage production environment preferred   
•    Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mech., Elec.) or related field   
•    In-depth understanding of the preventative maintenance process   
•    Thorough understanding of automation controls and industrial power distribution   
•    Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions  
•    Able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results and sustain them  
•    Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards desired  
•    Six Sigma, Lean or TPM experience / certification desired  
•    Knowledge and experience to plan and execute projects from conception to completion   
•    Solid analytical, problem solving, and technical troubleshooting skills   
•    Working knowledge of the financial considerations when controlling a maintenance budget   
•    Ability to influence change and innovation in a team atmosphere   
•    Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills   
•    Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  
•    Manage ambiguity
•    Proficient in making business decisions using facts and good judgment   
•    Self-starter who requires minimal direct supervision   
•    Acquainted with Productive Total Maintenance and Statistical Process Control   

 

 

Base Pay Range : $110,000 -$130,000 This role is eligible for a 15% annual bonus.

 

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered.  We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

BlueTriton Brands’ position in the Canadian bottled water market is unmatched. More than half of domestic spring water products sold in Canada are produced by BlueTriton Brands, including the leading domestic natural spring water brand - Pure Life. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship – most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling in our communities. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package that may include healthcare benefits, retirement savings benefits and paid time off – something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though. 

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based upon 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 an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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

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.