Maintenance Leader, Packaging (SAPB)

Boston Beer Corporation; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program and other/lo

Professional development & training

Free beer!

Job summary

Boston Beer Corporation's Samuel Adams Breinigsville brewery seeks a Maintenance Leader, Packaging to own the line reliability and proactive maintenance programs. You will drive TPM-based maintenance, lead planning and scheduling, supervise technicians, and push root-cause analyses to prevent downtime while maintaining safety and GMP compliance.

This role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field and 4+ years of leadership in production, with strong collaboration, data-driven mindset, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership in production/manufacturing.
• Direct experience leading maintenance improvements (TPM/TPS).
• Ability to influence change with a flexible, positive approach.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Minitab, and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Owns breakdown elimination, defect handling, and maintenance planning for the line.
• Drives maintenance work with planning/scheduling and top-loss awareness.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to minimize downtime and boost reliability.
• Leads root-cause analyses of major downtime and implements countermeasures.
• Supports line teams during problem solving activities.
• Drives continuous improvement with data to improve line availability.
• Develops TPM-based standards and ensures consistent execution.
• Provides training on Machinery Operation and creates training materials.
• Serves as technical resource for maintenance and production on the line.
• Tracks KPIs and publishes maintenance metrics regularly.
• Creates/updates maintenance strategies with preventive/predictive plans and spare parts.
• Promotes a safety-first culture and compliance with PPE/LOTO/GMP.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

BA/BS in production or manufacturing

Tools

CMMS (SAP/AMMS)

Job description

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Leader, Packaging at the Samuel Adams Brewery in Breinigsville, PA.

The Maintenance Leader is accountable for the overall asset availability and reliability of his/her assigned production line(s). The maintenance leader will drive a reduction in unplanned downtime through the application of proactive maintenance strategies, a continuous improvement mindset, and empowering our production teams to support the early identification of defects before resulting in a failure.

What You'll Brew:

• Owns the Breakdown Elimination, Defect Handling, and Maintenance Planning & Scheduling daily management systems for the line(s).
• Drives the execution of maintenance work on the line by actively supporting maintenance planning and scheduling efforts with both technical knowledge of the equipment and a thorough understanding of the top losses impacting line reliability
• Communicates and collaborates cross functionally in the prioritization and execution of planned and reactive maintenance to minimize production impact and improve reliability
• Leads cross functional teams to complete root cause analysis on significant downtime events to the line and implements effective countermeasures to prevent re-occurrence
• Supports the line team as needed during problem solving activities
• Focuses on continuous improvement and uses data driven approach to identifying reliability opportunities for the line and driving an overall improvement in line availability
• Works with other area owners and the maintenance group to develop standards and drive consistent execution utilizing the principles of TPM
• Provides effective training and instruction to the team on the Principle of Operation of Machinery, identifying necessary training and supporting the development of training materials as needed
• Supports both maintenance and production teams as a technical resource for the line
• Tracks and supports maintenance metrics / KPIs and publishes on a routine basis
• Supports the creation of and updates to maintenance strategies for the line, by identifying preventative and predictive maintenance plans necessary to understand and maintain the overall health of the equipment and the spare parts needed to prevent extended downtime events should a failure occur
• Must be able to work in and promote a team oriented and "Safety First" environment
• Must observe, practice and enforce all Department/Brewery Safety and Operating Procedures, including the use of proper PPE, LOTO, as well as, all GMP and Quality/Compliance Requirements
• Fully autonomous decision making as it relates to vendors contacts.
• Added complexity given size of business (2 bottle lines and 3 can lines, 1 keg line)

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Education: 4 year BA/BS degree in relevant area (production, manufacturing)

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in production/manufacturing
• Direct experience leading process improvement of Maintenance and Operations teams (TPM / TPS)
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Suite, Minitab and other statistical software

Physical Requirements

• All production roles are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam to comply with their specific role requirement(s)
• Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
• Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
• Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
• Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
• Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
• Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
• Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception

Working Conditions

• There is frequent exposure production environments:
• Subject to loud and constant noise
• Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold
• Operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts that necessitates high situational awareness
• Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced technical knowledge
• Ability to flex schedule to reach all shifts and days (as needed)
• Experience in Brewing or high-speed packaging operations and or utilities systems highly regarded
• Familiarity with industrial controls and electrical systems including PLCs, instrumentation, VFDs, and motors
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP/AMMS preferred)

Level: 6IC

Salary:

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $82,000 and $141,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

The Boston Beer Company may use AI-enabled tools to assist with identifying qualified candidates and streamline recruiting operations. These tools help us improve efficiency and consistency. All hiring decisions are made thoughtfully by recruiters and hiring teams. We regularly evaluate our processes to promote fairness, reduce bias, and comply with applicable laws.

To ensure the integrity of the evaluation, please refrain from using AI-generated enhancements during your phone and virtual interviews. If we discover that you have used such enhancements without authorization or prior disclosure, you may be disqualified from the hiring process. External AI tools may not be used to transcribe or record the interview at any time. This ensures your privacy, and Boston Beer's confidential information are protected.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.