Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is seeking to add an experienced Team Lead to our Maintenance team.

Bottling Line Mechanic - Team Lead is responsible for leading the bottling maintenance team and assuring that all bottling systems and equipment function in an efficient and reliable manner. There is a focus on downtime prevention and package quality improvements. Duties also include mentoring and training bottling maintenance staff as required. This role is also a hands on maintenance role when required.

Essential Responsibilities

•  Assure that all systems are working in an efficient, safe and reliable manner through continuous reviews.
•  Work with the Director of Operations to create written procedures for all bottling maintenance tasks.
•  Work with bottling team on the introduction of new products and packages.
•  Assist in evaluating and testing supplies or redesigned packages and communicate the results.
•  Responsible for scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance on the bottling lines to assure reliable and efficient operations.
•  Schedule, organize, and lead annual preventive maintenance as needed throughout the year.
•  Identify equipment or systems that need repair or upgrades and schedule work required through a managed system.
•  Work closely with the Director of Operations and Maintenance Manager to review work requests, identify solutions, and assign the appropriate Bottling Maintenance personnel.
•  Assure that all critical parts and materials are in inventory to minimize downtime of critical equipment.
•  Establish standards for machine set-up and operation (i.e. procedures and protocols, control of package application to meet quality control standards and improve line efficiencies).
•  Support and training for effective line changeovers and startups.
•  Assist bottling team to analyze down time reports to identify and make possible corrections to eliminate excessive down time.
•  Assure that all company purchasing policies are adhered to when purchasing goods and services.
•  Assist the Maintenance Manager in the generation of annual operating and capital budgets for the bottling facility.
•  Provide leadership and guidance to the maintenance team concurrent with the company values.
•  Provide written reviews of the bottling maintenance team annually.
•  Routinely review work in progress to assure that the jobs are being completed in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
•  Provide opportunities for bottling maintenance staff to increase their skill and knowledge. This should include continuing education outside of the winery as well as hands-on teaching of trade skills.
•  Works closely with the Maintenance Manager and bottling Team Leads to identify machine performance issues and seek out opportunities for improved efficiency and product quality.
•  Assist process engineering department to identify operational improvements and provide information and support on projects.
•  Work with Human Resource manager for issues related to team.
•  Diligently adheres to all safety practices, SOP’s, and company policies.
•  Other tasks, on any production line, as assigned by Management.


The successful candidate’s background includes:

•  High degree of competence in bottling systems including, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
•  Working knowledge of PLC systems is an advantage.
•  Minimum 5 years’ experience, including 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience required.
•  Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow.
•  Able to exercise fiscal responsibility, within established budgetary constraints.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Good supervisory, teamwork and organizational skills.
•  Assist bottling personnel during production.
•  Drive company vehicles when required.
•  Drive forklift to move supplies and equipment.
•  Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, E-Mail.
•  Demonstrated ability to problem solve and adjust to changing timelines.
•  Ability to work as a hands on mechanic when required to fill in for one of the line mechanics.


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

•  Lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances.
•  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stretch, reach, grasp, crouch, turn, and kneel.
•  Must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to demonstrate a clean driving record.


Summary

Established in 2007 in Northern California by wine industry veterans Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist, Rack & Riddle was founded with the mission to craft superior sparkling wines. Through years of steadfast dedication and thoughtful expansion, Rack & Riddle has become the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States with 3.5 million cases of capacity. An exceptional winemaking team dedicated to the mastery of sparkling wine supported by state-of-the-art technology, delivers turnkey grape-to-bottle, wine-to-bottle, and private label sparkling wine services with tank sizes ranging from 500 to 100,000 gallons. Four modern wineries located in Healdsburg, Geyserville and Lodi specialize in Méthode Champenoise, Charmat, and in-line carbonation solutions producing the best of all things sparkling. The company prides itself on being an upstanding member of the communities in which it operates and is committed to operating fairly, ethically, and sustainably.


Rack & Riddle is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role's compensation is anticipated to fit within the stated range. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend on numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate skills, knowledge and education.