Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Department / Group: Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: San Antonio, TX

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

About Us:

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and longterm goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor will act as an educator to train and develop current and new team members when processes or conditions change, and when discussing performance expectations with direct reports. To ensure success, maintenance supervisors should display strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, cleaning and operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Onboard Maintenance Department Staff

Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of maintenance staff.

Repair Project Management

Preforms Departmental Audits PM

Safety

Repair Activities

Manages Departmental libraries OPL

Manuals

Trouble Logs

Ensure all employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Maintain safe working practices. This includes, but is not limited to in department managing of the following programs: PPE, lockout-tagout, confined space entry, chemical handling, working at height, etc.

Understand, write, and enforce manufacturing equipment maintenance procedures.

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by ensuring team is completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and facilities, including equipment and line changeovers

Demonstrate creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements

Ensure equipment is repaired properly and completely to maximize performance and life cycle

Participate in special projects on equipment upgrades or installations

Utilize the specialized technical knowledge each team member possesses to best preform departmental tasking as well as cross training individuals through team ups.

Practice plant safety guidelines always and enforce them as a part of culture.

Demonstrate root-cause problem solving to identify and perform equipment repairs and improvements

Work directly with management to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of reoccurring problems

Read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams, and bill of materials (parts lists)

Communicate across shifts, departments, and management regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend as required for the entire shift

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization

Experience with Microsoft Office Products

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Ability to troubleshoot

Excellent attention to detail

Experience with sanitary pipes, fittings, and valves.

Experience with Fluid Power - pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, valves

Experience with Power Transmission - gear, Sprockets, Chains, Pullies

Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic

Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as multi meter, calipers, flow, temp, and other analog process devices

Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the Maintenance department

7 years of experience supervising in a food and beverage maintenance environment

4 years of experience in one of the following beverage manufacturing fields: brewing, extracting, bottling, packaging, or beverage processing

4 years of experience with automated equipment, (siemens platform).

Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Experience with the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), sensors: photo eyes, level, pressure, flow

Beverage processing equipment: brewing, extraction, admix, filling: rotary fillers, bag filling, Form fill seal

Manufacturing lines and changeovers: bottling, bags, pails, totes

HVAC including boilers, chillers, and air compressors

Physical Demands

Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations

Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks

Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment

Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety

Work Environment

Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols

Ability to work in elevated positions, at up to 50 feet and using proper safety precautions

Must be able to work in limited or cramped spaces and extend arms into machinery for inspection, cleaning, or maintenance tasks, while following all established safety protocols

Quality Statement:

Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to be the best as we produce only the best . Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.

Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.

Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.

Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.

Adhere to all health and safety work practices.

Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.

Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.

Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

2nd Shift 2PM - 11PM