Manager, Technical Operations

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Mgr, Technical Operations

Title Description:

Manager, Technical Operations

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Dir, Plant Operations-CA

Supervises:

Approved Date:

3/11/2026 12:52:36 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/11/2026 12:53:18 PM

Locations:

CA Chico

Function:

Brewery

Business Entity:

SNBC Chico Brewery

Cost Center:

Brewery Admin

Employee Type:

FT Exempt 1

Age Requirement:

Employee Supervisory Classification:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Technical Operations serves as a key leadership position within the site operations team, with full accountability for the strategy, execution, and performance of maintenance, reliability, and engineering site operations in a dynamic, high-output beverage production facility. Spanning over 300,000 sq. ft., our site produces more than 500,000 barrels of beer annually and features a state-of-the-art array of equipment—including a 200-barrel GEA brewhouse, glass, can, and keg lines, as well as a robotic system for repacking. This role is critical in maintaining peak operational performance and maintenance excellence across a highly automated and fast-paced production landscape.

The role reports to the Plant Director and leads a team of Technical Supervisors, Maintenance Planners, and Reliability, Electrical & Controls Engineers. The team is responsible for maintenance of all the equipment, utilities, wastewater and CIP systems. The position drives the full spectrum of responsibilities—from preventative and predictive maintenance to site capital project management, utilities oversight, wastewater systems, and technical reliability.

The Manager, Technical Operations achieves success by building and maintaining an engaged, high-performing team guided by our company values: Quality, Integrity, People, Sustainability, and Community. This role is key to building and sustaining a reliability-centered maintenance culture that supports operational excellence and consistently delivers the best quality beers.

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Set technical direction for maintenance and reliability programs: develop and execute plans that align with company objectives for quality, uptime, and cost efficiency. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and reliability.

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Oversee the development and execution of proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize asset life across production, brewing, utilities, and facilities. Leverage data and systems to improve ove5rall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

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Lead and mentor a high-performing technical team. Promote safety, accountability, collaboration, and ongoing development.

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Ensure all technical operations comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Maintain OSHA, GMP and sanitary standards across the plant. Oversee the operation and compliance of the onsite anaerobic wastewater treatment plant, ensuring all discharge and treatment processes meet local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including EPA, POTW and NCDEQ. Responsible for monitoring incoming water quality and source testing. Also manage a program for all refrigerants including leak detection, reporting, and equipment maintenance.

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Ensure the reliability of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and utilities infrastructure (boilers, chillers, compressed air, wastewater, etc.). Troubleshoot issues and work with vendors and internal teams to sustain performance.

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Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of critical utilities infrastructure including boilers, compressed air systems, CO₂ recovery system, glycol refrigeration systems, and steam generation/distribution. Ensure all systems are operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal performance standards. Coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, and vendor support to avoid downtime and extend asset life.

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Lead site-level engineering and capital improvement projects from concept through execution. Scope project requirements, develop timelines, coordinate internal and external resources, and manage contractors to ensure safe, on-time, and in-budget delivery. Oversee equipment installations, line modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and systems commissioning while aligning with production, quality, and safety standards.

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Manage technical vendors, OEMs, and service providers. Oversee contract scope, performance, and cost control.

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Own the site’s technical operations budgets, including the capital expenditure (CapEx) plan and the repair and maintenance (R&M) budget. Develop annual forecasts, manage spend against targets, and ensure fiscal responsibility across projects, maintenance activities, and vendor services.

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(Chico, CA requirement only) This role is responsible for production and support the development,
implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There
will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by
Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all
aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

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Collaborate with EHS personnel to maintain all necessary permits, documentation, testing records and regulatory reporting for environmental and safety systems.

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Collaborate with Finance and leadership to align MRO spend and overall expenditures with strategic priorities, track variances, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

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5%

Occasional travel required for training, seminars, site and vendor collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering required or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved

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5 years

Relevant technical experience in manufacturing maintenance and/or engineering, preferably in a beverage, food, or CPG environment.

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3 years

Previous experience supervising, leading and

developing staff

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Strong background in mechanical systems such as

welding, part fabrication, fluid transfer,

pneumatics and plumbing

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Demonstrated expertise in preventative/predictive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, root cause analysis (RCA), breakdown analysis (BDA), basic equipment care, Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM), etc.

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Strong understanding of PLCs, automation systems, SCADA, and control networks.

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Experience with utilities systems (boilers, chillers, air compressors).

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Experience with wastewater treatment plants - anaerobic and aerobic.

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Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and food safety regulatory requirements.

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ERP knowledge (procure to pay and plan to produce) and their impacts on CMMS/ EAM

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Proven track record of executing capital projects from concept through commissioning.

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Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and food safety regulatory requirements.

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Experience working in GMP environments and familiarity with HACCP principles.

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Formal training or certification in Lean Manufacturing or TPM.

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Experience in beverage manufacturing, especially beer production.

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CAD proficiency desired

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Thorough understanding of safety regulations (e.g. NFPA 70E) and proper safety procedures

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CAPEX budgeting and preparation, standard costing, understanding of equipment criticality, spare parts inventory, and working capital.

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Maintenance or Reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, CRE).

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Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Sitting - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Standing - Constantly
• Bending (Waist) - Frequently
• Bending (Neck) - Frequently
• Lifting - Frequently (50 lb)
• Lifting Continued - Frequently (50 lb)
• Carrying - Frequently (50 lb)
• Pushing - Frequently (50 lb)
• Pulling - Frequently (50 lb)
• Squatting - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Twisting (Waist) - Occasionally
• Twisting (Neck) - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motion - Occasionally

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Indoors - Constantly
• Outdoors - Occasionally
• Humid - Constantly
• Work near toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally
• Exposure to fumes & airborne particles - Occasionally
• Working at heights of more than 6' - Occasionally
• Exposure to extreme cold - Occasionally
• Exposure to extreme heat - Occasionally
• Exposure to wet environments - Occasionally
• Extreme changes in temperature - Occasionally
• Work near loud noises - Constantly
• Work near loud noises requiring ear protection - Constantly
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Constantly
• Risk of electrical shock - Occasionally
• Work in confined spaces - Occasionally

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.