What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Operations Manager position at Sazerac Company?
Lead the function that keeps production movingWe’re looking for a hands-on manager to run Maintenance and Reliability across a complex manufacturing plant. You’ll coordinate people, processes, and projects to deliver safe, high-quality, on-budget performance—while developing a best-in-class maintenance organization.What you’ll leadDepartment ownership to meet customer expectations for service, schedule, budget, and qualitySafety leadership—enforce OSHA and company policies, drive safe operating procedures, and assist with EH&S incident investigationsRegulatory compliance—ensure Maintenance team members meet OSHA, EPA, and TTB requirementsGoal delivery—manage Maintenance Leads to achieve target and stretch objectives aligned to Safety, Quality, GMP, Policies, and Production plansPeople development—train, coach, evaluate, and grow team capabilities; provide technical guidance to resolve safety, quality, and performance issuesContinuous improvement—establish best methods, SOPs, schedules, and priorities; drive corrective actions to improve efficiency and costReliability systems—expand PM programs, mature CMMS practices, and strengthen downtime tracking and analysisCross-functional impact—work side-by-side with Engineering on capital planning and execution; support Operations and the Plant Manager on plant-wide initiativesEnvironmental oversight—provide leadership for local environmental systems and permitsAsset strategy—support NPD timelines and budgets; determine production methods and equipment needs; purchase at best price and oversee installation and startup; provide ongoing engineering expertise to maximize output and minimize downtimeOutcomes you’ll driveImproved KPIs: uptime, OEE, quality, and maintenance costReduced unplanned downtime via disciplined PM and root cause problem-solvingA capable, engaged team with clear development pathsRequired backgroundBachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field5 years of relevant, hands-on experienceSupervisory experience managing maintenance personnelFormal root cause analysis/problem-solving training and applicationHistory of partnering with maintenance, quality, and safety leadership to meet operational goalsTrack record of developing others; excellent written and verbal communicationStrong analytical and technical skillsPreferred backgroundLean Manufacturing knowledgeProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook10 years of relevant experienceMaster’s degree in a related disciplineExperience with beverage processing equipmentCore proficienciesLeadership / People ManagementProject Management
Salary : $105,000 - $158,000