Job description:

At Britvic, we make, market and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision – to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Maintenance Manager to oversee the Canning or PET department at our Britvic facility. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and implementing maintenance schedules for equipment and container delivery, ensuring all work meets our stringent standards for Production, Quality, Food Safety, and Budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Prioritize health & safety, performing tasks such as Incident Coordination, Fire Marshal, LOTO, PTW, and Contractor Control.
Maintain a planned maintenance system (via SAP) for Canning/PET lines to optimize plant condition.
Reduce downtime, enhance plant reliability, and improve OEE within budget for Canning/PET lines.
Create and adapt a flexible maintenance plan to meet changing production needs.
Identify and address training needs for direct reports.
Manage spare parts inventory for Canning/PET equipment, keeping stock minimal.
Coordinate supplier services through effective, cost-efficient contracts.
Support food safety, quality, and hygiene standards in production.
Lead continuous improvement and own the RCA process for Canning/PET Engineering.
Drive reductions in energy and maintenance costs on Canning/PET lines.
Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
Develop weekly and annual maintenance schedules in collaboration with OEMs.
Adhere to Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures; ensure staff training.
Support preparations for internal and external audits (e.g., FSSC, BRC, AIB).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Management/Supervisory experience
Operational management experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Lean/CI tools and techniques
Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation
Knowledge of relevant Food Safety Legislation

Key Behaviours

Carry out duties responsibly, considering Safety, Environmental & Quality procedures
Take pride in your approach to work
Have a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working
Support a culture of continuous improvement
Take a positive role in developing the skills of others
Motivate others to work together through effective teamwork
Take personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered
Provide flexibility when required by the business

Qualifications

Electrical Engineer / Certified Mechanical Engineer
Degree-level education or proven equivalent experience

Thandiwe.Major@britvic.com

Britvic plc

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