Facilities & Maintenance Leader - Brewery Ops

Half Acre Beer Company x Maplewood Brewery and Distillery

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Faraway Company (Half Acre Beer Company x Maplewood Brewery and Distillery) seeks a Maintenance & Facilities Manager to oversee upkeep, safety, and compliance across our Chicago-area facilities, including Balmoral and occasional visits to Logan Square and Glen Ellyn.

You will lead a team of technicians, manage equipment maintenance (brewhouse, packaging lines, HVAC), develop preventive maintenance programs, and coordinate with contractors while controlling budgets and optimizing CMMS

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years managing facility operations.
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience reading blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals.
Effective communicator with training and mentoring abilities.
Proven ability to manage budgets and vendors in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and evaluate the maintenance team; ensure safety and efficiency.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair brewery production equipment and packaging systems.
Schedule external contractors and oversee capital projects and renovations.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs and CMMS optimization.
Coordinate with internal teams to minimize downtime and ensure GMP compliance.
Prepare specifications, bid docs, and oversee projects by outside contractors.