Golden State Cider - Senior Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Golden State Cider • Healdsburg, CA

1d • $93,000 - $131,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Golden State Cider (Sonoma Craft), we’re a tight-knit crew that takes pride in crafting exceptional beverages and building a workplace where people truly enjoy what they do. Our production floor is home to about 20 dedicated team members across Cellar, Warehouse, and Packaging — and together, we make some serious magic happen.

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead with purpose, keep the gears turning (literally and figuratively), and drive excellence across equipment, facilities, safety, and technical training. This role is key to keeping our operation running smoothly, efficiently, and safely every day.

If you’re passionate about leading people, building strong systems, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative, boots-on-the-ground kind of team — we’d love to meet you. Come make an impact, grow with us, and help shape the next chapter of Sonoma Craft.

Requirements

• Minimum seven years of experience in facilities or plant operations, preferably within food or beverage manufacturing.
• Minimum three years of experience managing teams and overseeing maintenance or production.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, PPE, safety programs, and maintenance industry standards.
• Proven experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and utilizing CMMS systems.
• Strong expertise in capital project execution, vendor management, and budget control.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and drive performance improvements.
• Clear and professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Forklift certification required.

Nice To Haves

• hands-on experience with welding, machining, or beverage industry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all equipment and facility operations to ensure maximum uptime, operational reliability, asset preservation, and measurable cost savings.
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance strategy to reduce unplanned downtime and optimize asset performance.
• Maintain and utilize the CMMS to schedule, track, and analyze all maintenance activity with a focus on trend identification and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate service schedules with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to meet production demands and minimize interruptions.
• Establish and communicate regular performance goals for the production team to minimize downtime and align with preventative maintenance objectives.
• Oversee all facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, wastewater, compressed air, and related utilities.
• Manage fleet operations including compliance with vehicle registration, DOT tags, MC permits, and inspections.
• Recommend and evaluate technologies that enhance predictive maintenance and automate critical reporting.
• Establish a base line and hierarchy of Production’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and conduct regular yearly reviews and training of them ensure alignment with company strategy and operational priorities.
• Minimize workplace and production disturbances during project execution, maintenance, and repair work.
• Recommend capital investments for infrastructure improvements, equipment upgrades, and facility enhancements aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead all phases of capital projects including project design, budgeting, vendor sourcing, implementation, and commissioning.
• Administer and manage annual maintenance and facility budgets as well as long-term capital plans.
• Ensure all capital projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, PPE, food safety, environmental standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead comprehensive sitewide safety programs including behavior-based initiatives, hazard identification, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Conduct regular audits, manage corrective action plans, and ensure timely completion of all safety training.
• Promote and maintain sanitation and environmental cleanliness standards to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide development-focused feedback to support long-term career advancement.
• Contribute to succession planning and the identification of high-potential talent for leadership pathways.
• Design and deliver training to employees at all levels of technical sophistication.
• Select, evaluate, and manage vendors responsible for equipment service, facility maintenance, and other outsourced operations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with service providers to ensure adherence to contract scope and quality expectations.
• Represent Sonoma Craft during inspections, audits, permitting reviews, and compliance engagements.
• Maintain proactive, collaborative communication with internal stakeholders and external partners on all facilities-related matters.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 90% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• $100 monthly reimbursement to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, including gym memberships, fitness classes, yoga, strength training, or passes to Regional, State, or National Parks
• 18 days of PTO annually, accrued from your start date
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Monthly product perks to enjoy our craft beverages
• Eligibility begins after 90 days
• 100% match on the first 3%, and 50% match on the next 3% after one year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees