Engineering & Maintenance Manager: Craft Your Career at Oliver Winery

Schedule: Monday–Friday (4.5 Day Work Week | Half-day Fridays!)
Shift: Day Shift (Weekends only for rare emergencies) 

Join the team at Oliver Winery, the 30th largest winery in the country and a world-class destination ranked among Travel + Leisure’s top 25 wineries to visit in the U.S.. Nestled on 20+ beautiful, wooded acres, our winery combines a high-volume production facility with a vibrant hospitality and retail setting. We are a community of dreamers, scientists, and artists who value quality, creativity, and—most importantly—getting stuff done while having fun.

The Role

As our Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you are the "glue" that keeps our production and facilities running seamlessly. This is a critical leadership position where you will oversee technical integrity and operational efficiency across our 20+-acre estate.

Your Core Mission:

• Maintenance & Reliability Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance programs to minimize downtime and keep our high-speed production lines huming.
• Capital Projects & Innovation: Partner with leadership to design and install new production lines, implementing automation and robotics to take our efficiency to new heights.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-engagement maintenance team, ensuring they have the technical skills to succeed.
• Facility Stewardship: Oversee the upkeep of our beautiful grounds, hospitality areas, and utility systems, including steam boilers and glycol chillers.
• Safety & Excellence: Ensure 100% compliance with OSHA and food safety standards (FDA/SQF) while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in "living the good life" and offer a culture that actually supports it:

• True Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4.5-day work week with every Friday afternoon off and no standard weekend or night shifts.
• Top-Tier Benefits: Excellent 401(k) with strong matching, generous PTO, and sick time.
• Wellness & Engagement: Participate in our award-winning Live Well program, employee picnics, and quirky rituals like hot air balloon adventures.
• Ownership Culture: As an employee-owned company (ESOP), you have a direct stake in our success.
• The "Perks": A generous discount on our world-class wines and merchandise.

 Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of leadership in maintenance or engineering within a high-speed manufacturing environment (Beverage, Food, or CPG preferred).
• You are proficient in PLC programming and have a deep understanding of liquid filling and packaging technology.
• You are a problem-solver who enjoys being on your feet and interacting with a diverse team.
• You embody our values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, and Get Stuff Done.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

This is a physical job in a winery/production setting that will require long periods of standing, walking, lifting, climbing ladders and the ability to observe others and the work environment. This position may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor power equipment, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

FLSA Classification: Full-Time Exempt