Manager Maintenance

New Belgium Brewing Company Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

New Belgium Brewing Company Inc in Asheville, NC, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a technically diverse team ensuring maximum uptime of facilities and equipment. You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, safety procedures, and the use of the EAM system while coordinating with contractors and vendors.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, brewing process knowledge, and leadership to direct staff, manage budgets, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 10+ years of on-the-job experience and/or specialized training and education.
• Expert mechanical and electrical knowledge for brewery facilities.
• Proficient in welding, plumbing, machining and metalworking.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of brewery systems; develops preventative maintenance programs; conducts inspections; recommends equipment modifications and repairs.
• Sets project priorities; coordinates with contractors; schedules work.
• Directs, trains and supervises staff; evaluates performance and resolves issues.
• Enforces safety programs; manages emergency response and training procedures.
• Manages parts inventory and maintenance documentation; oversees EAM usage.
• Develops and manages annual department budgets.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical skills

Brewing process knowledge

Machining skills

Plumbing & Welding

Engineering concepts

Production scheduling

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma + 10+ yrs exp

Tools

EAM system

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
• 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. At New Belgium, we’re committed to proving that business can be a force for good. When you join our team, you’ll play a role in bringing world‑class beer to our fans – and you’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Empowered people make exceptional beer – and build successful, lasting businesses. At Bell’s, this philosophy drives us every day. If our commitment to investing in our coworkers makes us a bit eccentric—well, it wouldn’t be the first time someone has used that word to describe us. We believe beer and business can be a catalyst to renew trust and unity in our communities. This includes doing right by our team members through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education. Over 38 years, we’ve found it’s the best way to build a fantastic community of damn good people with a diversity of identities and perspectives who make the best beer in the world. And our company’s future depends on it, too. While we retain our independent spirit in countless ways, Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022. We are integrated two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs. As we bring the best of our two companies together, we will continue to strive for transparency with all our current and future coworkers.