Technical Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Technical Services Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam systems, CO₂ systems, compressed air systems, and supporting infrastructure. This role leads utility operations, maintenance planning, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to support production, safety, and sustainability goals. In addition to ensuring process efficiency, this individual is also responsible for coaching and mentoring teams both within their department and cross-functionally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation and performance of ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements including PSM.
• Manage boiler and steam operations, including startup, shutdown, inspections, water treatment, and efficiency optimization.
• Supervise operation and maintenance of CO₂ systems and compressed air systems to ensure consistent, reliable supply.
• Manage process water systems such as well pumps, aeration tanks, DE filters, and RO systems.
• Monitor system performance and report out on KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime and production impact.
• Submit complete financial justifications for proposed equipment or other process-related capital.
• Develop, implement and provide oversight of departmental projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Oversee routine maintenance activities, budget, inspections, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM / RMP, IIAR, EPA, ASME, and local / state regulations applicable to utility systems.
• Lead, train, and develop utility operators and maintenance personnel.
• Establish performance expectations, schedules, and on-call coverage as required.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement programs such as Integrated Work Systems or Lean Six Sigma.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and participate in on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.