Assistant Manager Facility Maintenance

Company: Bronco Wine Company

Reporting to: Facility Maintenance Manager

Travel Requirements: Based on Business needs 7-10%

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

Pay Range: $71,800 to $97,375

Location: Onsite

JOB STATEMENT: The Facility Maintenance Assistant Manager supports the Facility Maintenance Manager in leading the safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operation of facility systems and maintenance activities. This position provides day-to-day leadership to a multifunctional maintenance team; helps establish priorities, preventive and corrective maintenance plans, and performance expectations; coordinates resources, contractors, and projects; and serves as the department leader in the Manager’s absence. The role applies technical expertise and sound judgment to improve equipment reliability, employee capability, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.

Essential Duties:

• Assist the Facility Maintenance Manager in planning, directing, and evaluating daily maintenance operations across electrical, refrigeration, mechanical, utility, and facility systems.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, work direction, and accountability for maintenance leads, forepersons, technicians, and other assigned personnel.
• Serve as acting department leader in the Manager’s absence, maintaining operational continuity and escalating significant safety, compliance, personnel, or business risks as appropriate.
• Establish daily and weekly priorities; assign labor and resources; monitor work quality, timeliness, and completion; and adjust schedules to meet production and facility needs.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning within the IFS asset management system, including work-order discipline, equipment history, backlog review, and schedule compliance.
• Analyze recurring failures and equipment performance, support root-cause analysis, and recommend repairs, overhauls, replacements, or capital improvements based on safety, reliability, cost, and business impact.
• Support compliance with environmental requirements, facility permits, safety programs, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate records and assist with inspections and corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture by monitoring safe work practices, conducting or chairing safety meetings, addressing hazards, and reinforcing lockout/tagout and other required procedures.
• Develop and coordinate technical and safety training, cross-training, standard work, and maintenance procedures to strengthen team capability and succession readiness.
• Coordinate outside contractors and vendors, including scope clarification, scheduling, site access, safety expectations, work quality, and performance follow-up.
• Support departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, and cost management; help maintain appropriate parts and critical-spares availability.
• Partner with Production, Warehouse, Safety, Quality, and other departments to plan downtime, communicate equipment status, and minimize operational disruption.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, investigations, and corrective action in partnership with the Facility Maintenance Manager and Human Resources.
• Review and approve timecards and time-off requests within delegated authority and help ensure appropriate staffing and overtime control.
• Track and communicate key maintenance measures, emerging risks, project status, and resource needs to department and operational leadership.
• Perform other leadership, technical, and operational duties as assigned, consistent with the position’s purpose and business needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, 1-2 years related field experience, or combination of both education and experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible industrial or facility maintenance experience.
• At least three years of experience leading or supervising a multifunctional maintenance team.
• Demonstrated experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs, computerized maintenance management systems, contractor coordination, workplace safety compliance, and employee performance management.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, hydraulic, pneumatic, utility, and facility systems.
• Ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs and support operations outside regular business hours when required.
• History of responsible alcohol use and fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by applicable regulatory agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, engineering technology, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, facilities management, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, food and beverage, winery, packaging, processing, distribution, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting departmental budgets, purchasing, inventory control, vendor management, and maintenance or capital projects.
• Experience with IFS or a comparable enterprise asset management or computerized maintenance management system.
• Relevant safety, electrical, refrigeration, facilities, or maintenance certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Knowledge of industrial and facility maintenance practices, including preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, hydraulic, pneumatic, utility, and facility systems.
• Leadership and coaching skills to supervise multifunctional maintenance teams and manage performance.
• Ability to use CMMS, coordinate contractors, support safety compliance, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, prioritize work, communicate clearly, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to respond to urgent maintenance needs and support operations outside regular business hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional stair climb
• Frequent walking

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in office, shop, production, warehouse, utility, and outdoor areas.
• Exposure may include moving equipment, electrical systems, chemicals, noise, dust, fumes, moisture, temperature extremes, heights, and confined spaces.
• Must follow all safety, sanitation, lockout/tagout, permit, and PPE requirements.
• May require overtime, weekends, holidays, call-ins, or emergency response based on business needs.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Side shield safety glasses, head/ear protection, high-visibility vest and proper footwear when in production facility

WHAT WE OFFER At Bronco Wine Company, our people are central to our success. We are committed to providing a rewarding employee experience that supports employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life needs. Eligible employees have access to a competitive, comprehensive benefits program designed to provide meaningful choices for employees and their families. Benefits are structured to be clear, accessible, and affordable, with eligibility, coverage, and employee contributions governed by the applicable plan documents and Company policies.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident & Injury
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Paid time off
  

WHAT WE OFFER At Bronco Wine Company, we understand that our success is driven by our talented, committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements, and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families, ensuring the package is simple to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Wine Discounts
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident & Injury
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic safeguarded by law.

We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations: We will provide reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. If you wish to apply for a position at Bronco Wine Company and require special assistance during the application process, or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications for a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to discuss potential accommodations, please reach out to our Human Resources at HR@broncowine.com for further assistance or guidance.

Recruitment Agencies Bronco Wine Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bronco Wine Company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.