Brewing Maintenance Lead
About The Position
The Brewing Maintenance Lead is part of Brewery Operations in Albany, Georgia, and provides leadership for the optimal functioning and reliability of plant assets and processes. The role provides plant electrical and mechanical leadership, leads departmental operations toward a high-performance team culture, and drives change initiatives to improve plant and process operations in accordance with World Class Operations Standards. The Lead contributes to the on-site operations manager group by developing short-term tactics and helping shape the brewery’s five-year strategy. The position reports to the Manager Asset Care and works closely with the Line Lead, Process Lead, Skilled Trades, and Operators. It leads maintenance planning and scheduling, supports daily and longer-range maintenance plans, and drives breakdown elimination and performance results.
Requirements
- Proven track record of achievement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrable evidence of driving World Class Supply initiatives to deliver challenging objectives.
- Confidence, competence, diplomacy, professionalism, and sound judgment in developing and maintaining business relationships.
- A results-oriented approach and a proven track record of delivering results.
- Motivated leadership skills, including inspiring others, honoring commitments, and achieving optimal team results through respect and development.
- Experience in asset care or maintenance.
- Previous work history in maintenance planning and scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or plant engineering.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Line Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and execute the daily plan, including reporting on the previous 24 hours, project management, breakdowns, and insights from completed preventive maintenance cards and the maintenance log.
- Support development of and lead portions of Line DDS, 90-day loss-elimination plans, and the annual maintenance plan.
- Own the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling System and lead the scheduling of maintenance work in accordance with the annual maintenance plan and work identified during monthly meetings.
- Ensure maintenance technical documentation is revised and updated as necessary.
- Own the breakdown elimination DMS and drive improvements in planned and unplanned downtime while delivering KPI results.
- Coach and support the line team, participate in Line DDS-DMS meetings, and execute maintenance plans.
- Act as the liaison between the Operational team and Asset Care team.
- Provide plant electrical and mechanical leadership and lead departmental operations toward a high-performance team culture.
- Drive change management initiatives to continually improve plant and process operations to meet World Class Operations Standards.
- Contribute to short-term tactics and the brewery strategy over a five-year horizon as part of the on-site operations manager group.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and incentive plans.
- Parental leave.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) option with employer match.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and sick days.
- Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee Resource Groups with volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
- First Choice Learning opportunities and career development.
- On-site pub.
- Access to brand clothing and swag.
- Free beer and beverages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
