The Director of Maintenance & Engineering leads all maintenance and engineering operations within a fast-paced beverage manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production equipment, utilities, and facility systems
• Oversee daily maintenance operations and quickly resolve equipment issues to support production goals
• Manage maintenance and capital budgets, including forecasting and cost control
• Lead capital projects from planning through execution
• Implement and manage CMMS to track work orders, assets, and performance metrics
• Partner with Operations to align maintenance schedules with production needs
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, FDA, etc.)
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance
• Maintain spare parts inventory to reduce downtime and control costs
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and plant efficiency
• Hire, lead, and develop maintenance team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing (food/beverage preferred)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems
• Experience with CMMS and capital project management
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with exposure to production equipment and varying conditions
• Regular, reliable attendance required