Maintenance and Facilities Manager
Job Summary
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.
The anticipated salary for this position is $90,000 – $105,000/annually (actual compensation will be determined based on knowledge, experience, skills, and other factors permitted by law).
Duties/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
Required Skills
- 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
- Food and Beverage facility experience, and particularly Beverage, is highly preferred
Beneficial Experience
- 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
Physical Requirements
- 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
Our Commitment
Full-Time/Part-Time Benefits
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5%.
• 60% Half Acre-paid health, dental and vision insurance for new employees (dependent coverage available for an additional cost)
• 100% Half Acre-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Eligibility to enroll in insurance begins the first day of the month following hire date
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
• Paid sick and vacation time (as outlined below)
• 11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time:
• Begins accruing monthly on day 1 of employment.
• Full-time employees receive up to 60 hours of paid sick leave each year (prorated).
• Rollover up to 80 hrs paid sick leave per year
Paid Leave for Any Reason (Vacation Time):
• Year 1 – 2: 10 days (.833 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 3 – 6: 15 days (1.25 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 7 – 9: 18 days (1.5. days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 10+: 20 days (1.66 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Additional 20-day sabbatical in year 10
• Up to 16 hours of year-end Paid Leave rollover
All part-time (less than 30 hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5% (minimum hours worked eligibility threshold must be met in order to participate)
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
Paid sick and vacation time:
• 1 hour Paid Leave for 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours total/year
• Up to 16 hours year-end Paid Leave rollover
• 1 hour Paid Sick Leave for every 35 hours worked up to 60 hours/year
• Rollover up to 80 hours paid sick leave per year
• Paid holidays when brewery is closed on a day when you are normally scheduled to work