Facilities and Maintenance Manager

HALF ACRE BEER COMPANY•Chicago, IL

1d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager at Half Acre Beer Company is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and compliance of all company facilities and reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and Operations. This hands-on technical role oversees the facilities and equipment management, maintenance, and engineering for the entire facility. This involves all utilities management, compliance with local codes and ordinances, equipment installation, contractor management, production maintenance, planning repair activities and developing and refining maintenance procedures. This requires working 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. Core responsibilities include upkeep of critical systems; sourcing, installation, and upkeep of equipment; upkeep of physical structures and spaces; 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 and guide other technicians
Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
Demonstrated use of asset management software
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Food and Beverage facility experience, and particularly Beverage, is highly preferred
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead
Able to work in ambient conditions and prevailing outside conditions when necessary
Must be able to work on your feet for 8 hours at a time
Must be able to work in tight spaces where twisting, reaching, and climbing is required

Nice To Haves

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 Half Acre 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 direct, and oversee 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
Ensure facility is in wastewater compliance; work with regulators and outside contractors to coordinate testing and inspections
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
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