Technical & Maintenance Manager

MicroStar Logistics is built on the simple idea that sharing is better. We provide a comprehensive shared-keg solution designed to eliminate the inefficient and costly method in which kegs have traditionally been owned, tracked and retrieved by breweries. The company manages a pool of over 6 million shareable kegs and the corresponding logistical needs for brewery customers. By sharing kegs rather than owning, our customers reduce the distance empty kegs travel lowering our collective carbon footprint by over 10 million kg of CO2e. This cost-effective outsourced solution also enables our customers to preserve capital, improve quality, and focus on core competencies such as production and marketing. These benefits, combined with MicroStar’s CUSTOMER FIRST! philosophy, have allowed us to develop long-term, exclusive partnerships with many of the world’s best brewers including approximately half of the 50 largest breweries in the U.S.

MicroStar’s 30-year track record of growth is set to continue for the next 30 years through growth in our core business as well as continued geographic and service diversification. Through MicroStar’s acquisition of Kegstar, a leading keg solutions provider in markets including the UK, Europe and Australia, MicroStar is positioned for transformative growth globally. Additionally, our network of 1,500 beer distributors is unequaled and provides a platform for products and services beyond kegs further expanding the company’s growth potential, beginning with the launch of reusable pallet management in 2023.

To learn more, visit www.microstarlogistics.com.

The Technical and Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is a key member of our “Customer Ready!” quality team. This position is a technical leader of mechanical and equipment maintenance, IT infrastructure and controls. The Technical and Maintenance Manager is a key support resource for a team of dedicated keg quality experts. The primary responsibility of the Technical and Maintenance Manager is to design, develop and test mechanical devices within the plant’s automated keg line. This position also will be responsible for developing and leading the plant’s maintenance team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority with the highest level of knowledge on equipment operation, ensuring the development, documentation, and training of standard repair and operation procedures for both Maintenance and Production teams.
• Create and maintain a culture of safety, quality, productivity, and cost ownership throughout the plant.
• Oversee expense control and resource efficiency to prevent unnecessary overtime and maintain department cost discipline.
• Maintain very accurate spare parts inventory control as the system owner, ensuring availability, accountability, and traceability of all critical components.
• Take ownership of spare parts purchase order (PO) follow-up, ensuring timely procurement and proper cost tracking.
• Execute all preventive, predictive, reactive, and emergency maintenance activities in a timely and effective manner.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical faults on machinery or instrumentation, while managing and maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory.
• Handle electrical circuit design, mechanical design, and troubleshooting across plant systems.
• Collaborate with site teams to plan and execute plant shutdowns for overhauls, new installations, preventative maintenance, and deep cleaning.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to sustain optimal efficiency of plant operations while delivering high quality and value to customers.
• Facilitate high-performing production and maintenance teams, ensuring that clear objectives are set, achieved, and aligned with employee development and advancement goals.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required to support plant operations and continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Skills And Competencies

• Effective communication: provides timely and concise information to help others do their jobs better, across all levels within the organization from the manufacturing floor to senior management
• Ability to lead, develop and challenge a diverse team through effective delegation and timely and accurate completion of tasks within budget
• In‐depth ability to drive troubleshooting using six sigma lean manufacturing, high attention to detail and accuracy
• Skills to adapt quickly to innovation and change, facilitating process improvement initiatives to maintain quality and develop workable implementation plans in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to both customer service and quality; ability to de‐escalate situations successfully
• Knowledge of control systems such as Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD and mechanical design
• Ability to work multiple shifts including night shifts
• Bilingual – fluent in Spanish and English
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution; degree in Electro‐mechanical Engineering preferred
• 6 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or technical application environment
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of industrial systems, processes and machinery; including instrumentation and controls, PLC’s, plumbing, pumps, filters, material handling technology, pneumatics and electrical
• Experience with heating and air conditioning, Chiller Systems, Boiler and Water treatment systems, washers and other basic physical plant and equipment items
• Knowledge and ability to apply the Lean Principles
• Project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

This position is in a production / manufacturing work environment. Ability to work occasional flexible, long hours based on company/volume needs. Work hours vary depending on business needs.

The employee may be exposed to high noise level, manufacturing/electrical equipment, pressurized equipment, moving objects, hazardous materials, fumes/odors, dirt/dust, and warm/cold temperatures.

Personal protective equipment is required when on the production floor to include steel toe boots, hearing protection and eye protection. No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories are allowed.

Compensation

Hiring Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 plus bonus

MicroStar offers a competitive compensation package to include Fortune 500 caliber benefits, 401k Employer Match, and PTO and Sick Leave.

MicroStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.