About Us:

NLX Beverage Solutions, now integrated into Finlays Solutions, brings together specialized beverage manufacturing expertise with the scale of a global industry leader.

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 long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all maintenance activities within our non-union beverage manufacturing facility. This position serves as the central point of coordination between production, maintenance technicians, engineering, and third-party contractors to facilitate timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance work orders, managing spare parts and inventory systems, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. By maintaining detailed documentation and leveraging CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), this role ensures minimal equipment downtime and supports operational excellence.

Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who thrives in cross-functional collaboration and is committed to fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee external Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to accurately calculate raw material and packaging needs in support of scheduled production

• Execute end-to-end material ordering processes, including order creation, tracking, expediting, and receipt verification/confirmation, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials to support production continuity


• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and carriers. Proactively address concerns and foster a collaborative approach to service and performance improvements


• Perform cycle counts of spare parts as directed


• Investigate and resolve order discrepancies related to product quality, quantity, condition upon receipt, or delivery timelines (non-OTD shipments). Ensure timely notification and escalation to relevant supplier contacts and internal stakeholders


• Obtain quotes and any pertinent details needed to create and route approved maintenance related purchase requests to purchasing / accounts-payable


• Act as a key liaison between suppliers and internal teams. Promptly notify Production, Planning, and Supply Chain personnel of any supply disruptions or material shortages that could impact scheduled manufacturing or maintenance


• Partner closely with Sourcing/Procurement and Planning/Scheduling teams to implement changes related to formulations, ingredients, or vendor shifts. Ensure updates are reflected accurately in MRP systems and planning tools


• Regularly review raw material and packaging inventory levels to maintain optimal stock. Identify and eliminate excess or obsolete inventory to support cost control and space efficiency goals


• Assist in the rollout and integration of system-related enhancements, including MRP upgrades, scanning and inventory management processes, and work order processing improvements


• After hours/critical parts support as needed


• Perform all other duties as assigned