Golden State Cider - Senior Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Senior Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Location: Healdsburg, CA
Department: Production
Reports to: Operations Manager

Join Our Small but Mighty Team!

At Golden State Cider (Sonoma Craft), we’re a tight-knit crew that takes pride in crafting exceptional beverages and building a workplace where people truly enjoy what they do. Our production floor is home to about 20 dedicated team members across Cellar, Warehouse, and Packaging — and together, we make some serious magic happen.

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on€‹Senior Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead with purpose, keep the gears turning (literally and figuratively), and drive excellence across equipment, facilities, safety, and technical training. This role is key to keeping our operation running smoothly, efficiently, and safely every day.

If you’re passionate about leading people, building strong systems, solving problems, and being part of a collaborative, boots-on-the-ground kind of team — we’d love to meet you. Come make an impact, grow with us, and help shape the next chapter of Sonoma Craft.

Job Responsibilities

Facilities, Equipment, and Preventative Maintenance

• Lead all equipment and facility operations to ensure maximum uptime, operational reliability, asset preservation, and measurable cost savings.
• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance strategy to reduce unplanned downtime and optimize asset performance.
• Maintain and utilize the CMMS to schedule, track, and analyze all maintenance activity with a focus on trend identification and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate service schedules with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to meet production demands and minimize interruptions.
• Establish and communicate regular performance goals for the production team to minimize downtime and align with preventative maintenance objectives.
• Oversee all facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, wastewater, compressed air, and related utilities.
• Manage fleet operations including compliance with vehicle registration, DOT tags, MC permits, and inspections.
• Recommend and evaluate technologies that enhance predictive maintenance and automate critical reporting.
• Establish a base line and hierarchy of Production’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and conduct regular yearly reviews and training of them ensure alignment with company strategy and operational priorities.
• Minimize workplace and production disturbances during project execution, maintenance, and repair work.
  

Capital Projects and Budget Management

• Recommend capital investments for infrastructure improvements, equipment upgrades, and facility enhancements aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead all phases of capital projects including project design, budgeting, vendor sourcing, implementation, and commissioning.
• Administer and manage annual maintenance and facility budgets as well as long-term capital plans.
• Ensure all capital projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and compliance requirements.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, PPE, food safety, environmental standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead comprehensive sitewide safety programs including behavior-based initiatives, hazard identification, and emergency preparedness planning.
• Conduct regular audits, manage corrective action plans, and ensure timely completion of all safety training.
• Promote and maintain sanitation and environmental cleanliness standards to meet internal and external compliance requirements.

Training and Workforce Development

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide development-focused feedback to support long-term career advancement.
• Contribute to succession planning and the identification of high-potential talent for leadership pathways.
• Design and deliver training to employees at all levels of technical sophistication.

Vendor and Stakeholder Relationships

• Select, evaluate, and manage vendors responsible for equipment service, facility maintenance, and other outsourced operations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with service providers to ensure adherence to contract scope and quality expectations.
• Represent Sonoma Craft during inspections, audits, permitting reviews, and compliance engagements.
• Maintain proactive, collaborative communication with internal stakeholders and external partners on all facilities-related matters.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in facilities or plant operations, preferably within food or beverage manufacturing.
• Minimum three years of experience managing teams and overseeing maintenance or production.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, PPE, safety programs, and maintenance industry standards.
• Proven experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and utilizing CMMS systems.
• Strong expertise in capital project execution, vendor management, and budget control.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and drive performance improvements.
• Clear and professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Forklift certification required.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with welding, machining, or beverage industry equipment.

Work Environment & Physical requirements

Office Hours/Location:

• This position is based in Healdsburg, CA. Expected in-offices days are Monday through Friday.
  • Expected in-office days and hours are expected to fluctuate during high season, and based on operational needs.
• Remote candidates will not be considered for this role.

• This role is classified as Exempt under California wage and hour laws. This position is not eligible for overtime pay in accordance with state and federal law.

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Work Environment

• Work is performed in a beverage production facility with exposure to wet floors, elevated noise levels, temperature fluctuations, and high-voltage equipment.
• Regular exposure to hazardous materials, cleaning agents, and alcohol-based products.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized environment that complies with all sanitation requirements.

Physical Requirements

• • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• • Regularly required to talk, hear, feel, taste, and smell.
    
  • Frequently required to lift and move up to seventy-five pounds.
  • Must frequently reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to move/lift 25-50 pounds.
  • Ability to work at heights of up to twenty feet using a platform ladder.
  • Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be comfortable working in a production environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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

Other Requirements

• This role includes mandated reporter responsibilities under applicable California law. This position is required to comply with all reporting obligations related to suspected workplace misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other reportable conduct, in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• This role operates within the alcoholic beverage industry and may involve regular exposure to alcohol products. This position requires adherence to all company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements related to the handling, production, and presence of alcohol in the workplace.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. This role may require performing additional job-related tasks within the scope of the position as assigned, consistent with business needs.
• Sonoma Craft is a pet-friendly workplace, and this position may work in an environment where animals are present. This role requires the ability to work safely and professionally around pets, while adhering to all company policies related to workplace safety, hygiene, and animal conduct.

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Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel requires (up to 10%), with locations throughout Sonoma County

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Compensation range is $93K Annually - $131K Annually
The posted pay range reflects the long-term earning potential for this role. Initial offers are determined based on non-discriminatory, business-related factors—including experience, education, training, professional certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and performance expectations—and are not made at the top of the range. By submitting your application, you confirm that your desired compensation aligns with this approach.

Benefits at Sonoma Craft

At Sonoma Craft, we believe in supporting the whole employee — mind, body, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

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Health Care Coverage

• Medical Insurance: 90% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered

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Monthly Wellness Allowance

• $100 monthly reimbursement to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, including gym memberships, fitness classes, yoga, strength training, or passes to Regional, State, or National Parks

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Paid Time Off

• 18 days of PTO annually, accrued from your start date

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Company Holidays

• 11 paid holidays each year

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Cider & Beer Allotments

• Monthly product perks to enjoy our craft beverages

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401(k) Retirement Plan

• Eligibility begins after 90 days
• 100% match on the first 3%, and 50% match on the next 3% after one year of employment

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We’re building a workplace where people thrive, and these benefits are just one of the ways we show our appreciation for all that you bring to the team.