MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Luxco is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our Kemper location. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager, provides maintenance leadership for the manufacturing plant ensuring that all plant assets, including equipment, buildings, structures, and systems are maintained efficiently and within budgeted targets. The Maintenance Manager directs specific attention to managing the short term and long term needs of the operation and maintenance personnel in a safe and efficient manner. The Maintenance Manager is expected to take a leadership role in safety and continuous improvement as well as developing a competent, effective staff.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Team Leadership

• Coordinate and manage all shifts of Maintenance employees.
• Ensure all Maintenance personnel wear the necessary Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure all Maintenance personnel follow company safety procedures.
• Ensure major equipment failures are remedied with a sense of urgency.

Continuous Improvement

• Create monthly preventive maintenance (P.M.’s) status.
• Identify opportunities to improve problem areas on the production lines.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop solutions for problem areas on the production lines.
• Champion lean initiatives such as 5s, safety improvements.

Administration

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Union contract.
• Review equipment maintenance issues with the Manufacturing Manager and schedule time to resolve any equipment issues.
• Obtain quotations to correct equipment maintenance issues.
• Maintain a comprehensive and effective Preventive Maintenance program.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Department including P.M’S, Maintenance Labor, and Maintenance Budgets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.

Training and Auditing

• Provide technical leadership to train and develop Maintenance employees to become competent and effective troubleshooters on all bottling equipment.
• Audit PM completion and report overdue PMs and repair items to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Coordinate and ensure all necessary safety training for affected employees is completed and communicated to Human Resources and the Safety Manager as required.
• Ensure that critical spare parts are kept on hand.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• B.S. Mechanical or Electrical degree preferred
• Minimum 3+ years in a maintenance supervisory role within the food and beverage or liquid filling field with a strong understanding of the maintenance processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead the Maintenance department, providing direct and indirect supervision of employees and site contractors.
• Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills to ensure work can be accomplished in a safe fashion.
• Ability to work in a team environment with peer department managers and supervisors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead projects with third party vendors.
• Strong organizational skills required to effectively manage Preventive Maintenance program and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Strong computer skills required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, kneeling, stooping, sitting throughout entire shift.
• Must be able to climb into and out of narrow work spaces and work in high areas.
• Physical dexterity: Use of phone, fax, and computer.
• Stationary working at a computer terminal or keyboard up to 6 hours per day.
• Ability to endure possible exposure to high heat and cold when going through the plant.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ c.zbikowski@mgpi.com.

If the above speaks to you, we’re excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together.

Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO.

All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.