Maintenance and Facilities Manager

HALF ACRE BEER COMPANY•Chicago, IL

8d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager at The Faraway Company (Half Acre Beer Company x Maplewood Brewery and Distillery) is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and compliance of all company facilities and reports to the Director of Operations. This hands-on technical role oversees the facilities and equipment management, maintenance, and engineering for all facilities. This involves compliance with local codes and ordinances, equipment installation, contractor management, production maintenance, planning repair activities, and developing and refining maintenance procedures. You and a small team of technicians work closely with all company departments as a service to ensure their facilities and equipment are kept safe and well-functioning via preventative maintenance while working towards continually decreasing unplanned downtime. The company has three locations to maintain: this position will primarily work at the main production facility at the Balmoral location, although some visits to the Logan Square and Glen Ellyn locations will be required. Core responsibilities include upkeep of critical systems; sourcing, installation, and upkeep of parts and equipment; upkeep of physical structures and spaces; managing equipment and PM vendors and finding efficiencies wherever possible. Excellent organizational and leadership abilities can set you apart among our candidate pool.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old
Minimum 3 years managing facility operations
Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
Strong communication skills and ability to train, guide and mentor other technicians
Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
Demonstrated use of asset management software
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Food and Beverage facility experience, and particularly Beverage, is highly preferred
5-10 years progressive maintenance/facility management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management or related major. Equivalent experience and vocational certifications will also be considered
Familiarity with and experience executing/maintaining Lean Manufacturing practices
Experience with Autonomous Maintenance principles and execution

Responsibilities

Commitment to company safety program and ensuring company safety standards set by The Faraway Company and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Direct, supervise, and evaluate maintenance team; ensures team works safely and efficiently in completing assigned tasks
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair brewery production equipment, including brewhouse and cellar systems, high-speed beverage packaging systems including can filler, double seamer, keg-wash/fill line, conveyance, etc.
Ensure staff receives training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities; works to further develop the team
Timely and professional communication with internal and external customers, suppliers, contractors and vendors
Schedules, directs and oversees external contractors (custodians, electricians, plumbers, excavators, roofers, painters, landscapers, HVAC, etc.)
Responsible for security, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services
Schedule trash/recycling, snow removal, pest management, fire alarm and fire extinguisher services, among others
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities; this will occasionally involve working early morning, late night or weekend shifts to avoid production downtime
Develop and monitor department budget; orders equipment and supplies and monitors inventory; makes requests for capital outlay expenditures as needed
Develops, implements, and supervises preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems
Optimization of CMMS and Packaging efficiency software
Identify opportunities to implement Autonomous Maintenance principles, develop implementation plan, and execute to plan
Prepare specifications for physical plant projects; estimates costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; prepares bid specifications for projects, equipment, and contracted services; oversees site and building projects performed by outside contractors
Personally perform maintenance tasks when necessary
Perform other related tasks as requested
Local travel to other Chicago/land locations as needed