Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.
Summary
Responsible for design, implementation, and improvement of reliability programs for brewing, packaging, and water treatment equipment through development and implementation of preventative maintenance strategies, addressing the root cause of failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and uptime.
Responsibilities
Safety
Follows all site safety protocols. Assists in the compliant development and execution of Lock Out / Tag Out procedures, confined space entry permits, hot work permits, etc. Ensure safe condition and operation of equipment in compliance with all current regulations.Reliability Program Development
Design and implement reliability programs and strategies to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance through a combination of Autonomous Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Predictive Maintenance. Utilize equipment criticality, historical failure and PM data, and FMEAs to assess and improve maintenance programs while optimizing repair and maintenance costs Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness. Conduct thorough investigations into equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of reliability programs, including reliability strategies for the site, maintenance plans, SOPs, and equipment histories. Provide training to the organization on maintenance best practices, TPM, RCM, root cause analysis tools, etc. Develop training materials and routines around maintenance skills and best practices. Expand the use of CMMS program to drive a more systematic and transparent organization. Including equipment and parts documentation, vendor and inventory management, documentation and lifecycle management. Define strategies and metrics for ABC stock parts to increase reliability while optimizing stocking costs.Production Support
Assist Production and Maintenance Departments in repairing technical problems during production operations by troubleshooting, identifying and repairing it quickly, including electrical and controls troubleshooting.Participate in an on-call rotation to provide technical support for operations 24/7.Capital Support
Develop priorities, timelines, and requirements for Utilities and Maintenance project needs. Perform repair vs replace analysis, projecting capital replacement needs out several years. Provide project management for utilities and maintenance projects. Assist with scoping, developing, and planning for other projects as needed. Provide input on equipment selection and system design for new projects to ensure reliability and maintainability.Teamwork
Partner with production, brewing, water reclamation, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment on equipment reliability goals. Provide training and guidance for Operators, Mechanics, and Supervisors on best practices for equipment care and reliability. Requirements Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering Minimum 2 years’ experience providing reliability engineering and maintenance support to a manufacturing process. Preferably in a brewery or food & beverage environment. Proven ability to read, interpret, and develop technical drawings and documentation such as equipment manuals, equipment specs, machine blueprints, P&IDs, electrical schematics, etc.Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of electrical systems in a production facility. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Prior experience with manufacturing systems including pumps, valves, PLC controls, sensors, solids separation, and refrigeration. Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is required. Knowledge of reliability methodologies such as RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). Experience leading FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and other root cause analysis. Experience developing and managing predictive, preventative, and autonomous maintenance routines is required. Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD (AutoCAD preferred) is required. Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and controls and hardware is preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is desirable. Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent is desirable.Compensation, Benefits & Perks
Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000Bonus Pay: 5% of Annual SalaryComprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team MembersCompany beer perks program and discountsPaid Time Off – including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid HolidaysBenefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career DevelopmentSapporo-Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo-Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.?
Sapporo-Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.
Salary Description $85,000 - $105,000