Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:

The Hop Valley Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing outstanding leadership & management of asset care strategy & facilities upkeep including building infrastructure, mechanical systems, & production equipment. Our ideal candidate will have a growth mindset & will be passionate about inspiring others, coaching & developing employees, & working with purpose. They will possess strong skills in asset care management including mechanical, electrical, & technical knowledge, leadership, organization, & attention to detail. They will support the maintenance department & brewery operations by performing a variety of activities around the tactical implementation of maintenance plans to ensure the most cost-effective & efficient operation, encompassing preventive maintenance, parts ordering, equipment maintenance, & employee training & development. They will develop, train, maintain, & administer an organization qualified to maintain all equipment & facilities in a safe & efficient working condition.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be a champion of Hop Valley company values, with focus on communication, vision, inclusive team building, diversity in thought, employee growth & development, working with propose, & celebration of successes.
• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies & procedures including proper lockout tagout, when required.
• Respond quickly to address any equipment or facility safety issues discovered or brought forward by teams. Maintain equipment to ensuring safe operation for employees.
• Attend & actively participate in monthly Safety Committee meetings to help encourage a culture of work safety & drive safety improvement initiatives.
• Work cross functionally with brewery departments, ensuring that the facility & equipment complies with all relevant regulatory agency (FDA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards & company policies.
• Collaborate with Operations & department managers to ensure that equipment is properly operated, cleaned, & maintained per operator-based preventative maintenance & manufacture recommended operational procedures to reduce minor stops & equipment breakdowns.
• Develop comprehensive maintenance schedules within the financial limitations of the business, current capital projects, & production requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain & Operations teams to communicate, plan, organize, & drive asset care management, including coordinating necessary equipment downtime & resources to complete required maintenance tasks.
• Prioritize & delegate work that needs to be performed by maintenance personnel. Verify & ensure work is performed in a timely fashion with precision & accuracy.
• Develop & maintain a comprehensive training program to ensure direct reports have the skills necessary to support proper maintenance of the facility, establishing autonomous maintenance teams that work independently without frequent oversight.
• Work cross functionally with team leaders, department managers, & quality assurance personnel to improve product quality & production line efficiency.
• Oversee the purchasing & storing of mechanical, electrical, & instrumentation equipment spare parts. Maintain an organized & structured parts store, ensuring 5S principles are followed.
• Build strong business relationships with suppliers & vendors to ensure critical parts & service availability. Analyze cost of proposals to reduce operating costs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve the workplace & enhance productivity.
• Review & audit facility maintenance requirements to ensure completeness, driving action to close any gaps.
• Determine which maintenance tasks can be completed internally & which work will need to be outsourced to a third party. 
• Create and/or coordinate, & monitor for correctness, written policies, including SOPs, etc.
• Manage maintenance reports & area dashboards.
• Oversee department budget & ensure work is completed within budget parameters.
• Facilitate and/or attend business meetings as required.
• Assist in future planning for growth as required
• Shift flexibility, including the ability to work any shift, any day is required.
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Food or beverage production preferred.  
• Prior experience in asset care management with a focus on asset care planning & preventative maintenance strategies.
• A strong working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, boiler codes, & other federal/state regulations for manufacturers with the ability to assist or lead a governmental inquiry or investigation.
• Current working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as MPulse or SAP.
• Understanding of programmable logic controller (PLC) process control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of process utility systems including compressed air, refrigeration, electrical, & steam.
• Experience maintaining, installing & repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience handling & reviewing blueprints, specifications, schematics, & other engineering documents.
• Prior experience creating & executing department budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team leadership experience.

Business Skills:

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, & delegation skills.
• Excellent project management skills to lead or support capital equipment & continuous improvement projects.
• Strong work ethic & business integrity.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams while maintaining positive morale in the workplace.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of manufacturing equipment, process flow, & process control.
• Keen attention to detail & accuracy.
• Proficient with computer functions, including Microsoft Office, PC, & Apple products. Experience with CAD software a plus.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technology certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree in an Industrial Maintenance, Engineering or other related technical fields highly preferred.
• Formal brewing qualification from the IBD, MBAA, or Siebel Institute preferred.
• Formal management & leadership training preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Safety – preform safety audits, safety training & other duties required by the Safety Manager.
• Problem Solving - the individual identifies & resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers & analyzes information skillfully.
• Employee Focus - the individual manages difficult employee/operational situations, responds promptly to employee needs, solicits employee feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service & assistance & meets commitments.
• Planning/Organizing - the individual prioritizes & plans work activities & uses time efficiently.
• Quality Assurance - the individual demonstrates accuracy & thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality & applies feedback to improve performance.
• Productivity - meets productivity standards & completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands & can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work & on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction & solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety & Security - the individual observes safety & security procedures & uses equipment & materials properly.