Packaging Maintenance Manager

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 Packaging Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance department for all packaging equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of maintenance activities while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving performance, and support long-term operational goals across safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, and reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team. Including compliance with OSHA, FDA, GMP, and FSMA.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance protocols and safety regulations.
• Overseeing the daily maintenance activities of packaging machinery and equipment.
• Support and coach the maintenance supervisor in coordinating with maintenance technicians and ensure tasks are completed timely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules, and work plans to support the operations.
• Drive weekly maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Implement the use of digital maintenance work order tracking system.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager on the yearly maintenance budget.
• Create and execute the yearly major maintenance plans on key machine centers.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions with the team.
• Conduct failure mode analysis to implement corrective actions eliminating reoccurring issues.
• Assist in planning and executing equipment repairs and upgrades using a CMMS.
• Source and procure necessary parts and materials for maintenance projects.
• Collaborate with external contractors and vendors to support maintenance activities when required.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance.
• Generate reports on maintenance KPI’s using a CMMS.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to maintenance supervisors, planners, and maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with plant training manager to support technicians training needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, Packaging, or related field.
• 5-7 years maintenance management experience, preferably in high-speed food/beverage production.
• Ability to react effectively to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership skills to develop and motivate employees.
• Strong computer skills, including PM Software experience.
• Use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

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.