Manager Maintenance

newbelgium; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell's and New Belgium is seeking a highly experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a technically diverse team responsible for the reliable operation of brewery facilities and equipment. You will develop preventive maintenance programs, guide safety practices, and coordinate with contractors to optimize performance.

This role requires a decade of hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical systems, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets, inventories,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 10+ years of on-the-job experience and/or specialized training and education.
• Expert mechanical and electrical knowledge with broad hands-on repair capabilities.
• Strong plumbing, welding, and machining skills with metalworking experience.
• Solid understanding of engineering concepts and production processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and proven leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance for brewery systems; develop preventive maintenance programs and inspections.
• Set project priorities and coordinate with contractors and technicians; schedule work.
• Direct, train, and supervise staff; evaluate performance and resolve issues.
• Enforce safety programs; provide emergency response for mechanical incidents.
• Manage parts inventory and maintain maintenance documentation; use EAM system.
• Develop and manage annual departmental budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Brewing process knowledge

Plumbing & welding

Machining skills

Engineering concepts

Production process

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma + 10+ years of experience

Job description

This position is responsible for managing a technically diverse maintenance team, to ensuring maximum, efficient operations of facilities and equipment, as well as the care of all support facilities and equipment, through the direction of a technical support staff.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the operational and functional processes of all brewery systems maintenance; develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs; conduct inspections; recommend equipment modifications, troubleshoot and repair of equipment
• Sets priorities for projects and work orders; oversees and coordinate with contractors and vendor equipment technicians; work as the planning manager to prioritize and schedule work
• Direct, schedule, train, and supervise staff; assist, evaluate, and monitor work; oversees personnel management issues, appraise performance, address complaints, and resolve problems.
• Enforce electrical, mechanical, construction, and LOTO safety programs; 24-hour emergency mechanical and hazardous incident response; development of training checklists and safety procedures
• Oversees the receipt, data systems entry, and inventory of purchased parts; oversees technical documentation library and development of maintenance requirements for new equipment; direct the use of the EAM system.
• Develop and manage annual departmental budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Education/ Experience/Skills:

• High School Diploma plus ten (10) years or more of on-the-job experience and/or specialized training and education
• Expert mechanical working knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Solid electrical skills and abilities
• Expert knowledge, skills and abilities of compressed air, electric motors, refrigeration systems, steam, hydraulics, chemicals, and brewing process.
• Solid plumbing and welding skills and abilities.
• Solid machining skills and abilities - Use of a lathe, drill press, and other tools to machine metals.
• Solid understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and techniques.
• Expert knowledge of production process and schedule.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead and direct the work of others

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell's and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

Starting Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000

All Full time Coworkers at Bell's and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared and questions answered during our interview

Percent of Travel: 0-10%

Working Conditions: Office, Distribution Center, Production Areas, Construction Areas

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 80lbs., and carry objects weighing up to 47lbs up to 100 feet.
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs. and maintain the grip strength required to carry objects including buckets and boxes.
• Must show fine motor dexterity.
• Demonstrate ability to climb stairs, stoop, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead.
• The position requires frequent, constant standing and walking.

EEO Statement

Bell's and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community.

Bell's and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.