Facilities and Maintenance Manager bei MicroStar Logistics

Kegstar provides a comprehensive solution designed to eliminate the inefficient and costly method in which kegs have traditionally been owned, tracked and retrieved by breweries. As partners with its brewery clients, Kegstar has mastered the keg management process, allowing its brewing partners to focus on their craft—brewing beer.  Launched in Australia in 2012 and expanded in the UK in 2016, the business has grown into a multinational organization.  Kegstar is now family to MicroStar Logistics (“MicroStar” or “M*”) headquartered in North America.  Internationally we manage a pool of nearly 6 million kegs and the corresponding logistical needs for craft brewery customers. 

To learn more, visit www.microstarlogistics.com and www.kegstar.com

About the Role

The Facilities and Maintenance Manager reports to the Operations Director and is a key member of the Kegstar management team and resource for the Operations team. The primary responsibility of the Facilities and Maintenance Manager is to maintain the facility, and design, develop, implement and manage maintenance practices within the plant’s automated keg line and peripheral equipment.

• Create a culture of safety, quality, productivity and cost ownership throughout the
• Make sure that all operational equipment is properly maintained and kept in optimal condition, including forklifts, shrink wrappers, scales, loading docks, and additional equipment.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair any electrical or mechanical fault on machinery or instrumentation while managing and maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with Operations staff to plan and execute plant shutdowns to complete overhauls, new installations, maintenance and
• Facilitate and partner with Operations staff to ensure objectives are established to support the development and advancement of staff.
• Work in consort with production supervisor to sustain efficiency of facility and plant operations, sustaining high levels of equipment effectiveness, to provide high quality and value to our customers.
• Work closely with Landlord in coordinating lease-based maintenance, visits and lease documentation updates.
• Oversee and direct all building maintenance to include garbage, cleaning floors and racking, and overall organization, including the salvage of damage or used materials.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

• Effective communication: provides timely and concise information to help others do their jobs better, across all levels within the organization from the manufacturing floor to senior management
• Ability to lead, develop and challenge a diverse team through effective delegation and timely and accurate completion of tasks within budget
• In‐depth ability to drive troubleshooting using six sigma lean manufacturing, high attention to detail and accuracy
• Skills to adapt quickly to innovation and change, facilitating process improvement initiatives to maintain quality and develop workable implementation plans in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to both customer service and quality; ability to de‐escalate situations successfully
• Knowledge of control systems such as Siemens PLCs, AutoCAD and mechanical design
• Ability to work after hours

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electro-mechanical preferred) from an accredited institution or equivalent apprenticeship
• 6 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or technical application environment
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of industrial systems, processes and machinery; including instrumentation and controls, PLC’s, plumbing, pumps, filters, material handling technology, pneumatics and electrical
• Experience with heating and air conditioning, Chiller Systems, Boiler and Water treatment systems, washers and other basic physical plant and equipment items
• Environmental Health and Safety knowledge, preferred
• Knowledge and ability to apply the Lean Principles
• Project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• This position is located in a production / manufacturing work environment.  Ability to work occasional flexible, long hours based on company/volume needs.  Work hours vary depending on business needs. 
• Personal protective equipment is required when on the production floor to include: steel toe boots, hearing protection and eye protection.  No loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. 

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

Salary Range: £43,000 - £50,000, plus bonus

Kegstar offers a competitive compensation package to include pension, bonus and private healthcare

Kegstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.