Equipment and Reliability Manger - Spacestation Beverages

Mammoth DistributionSacramento, California, United States | Woodland, California, United StatesOnsite

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Equipment and Reliability Manager will spearhead the installation, maintenance, and optimization of all automation equipment within our cannabis beverage manufacturing facility. This role involves strategic oversight of equipment performance, leading operator training initiatives, driving continuous improvement through the identification and implementation of equipment enhancements, and proactively researching and recommending new technologies to maximize manufacturing efficiencies. The Equipment and Reliability Manager will also play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and contributing to the overall operational strategy.

What You are Good at:

You possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve intricate machinery issues.
You are a proactive and highly organized leader who thrives in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, independently driving initiatives and adapting swiftly to evolving priorities.
You are a strategic and innovative problem solver, capable of developing creative solutions and effectively leveraging resources to achieve significant process improvements.
You are an influential team leader and mentor, adept at fostering collaboration, developing team member skills, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What You’ve Done:

A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in installing, maintaining, and optimizing high-speed packaging equipment, specifically within canning and bottling environments.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) strongly preferred, or equivalent extensive technical training and demonstrated experience.
Expert-level proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, including advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing CAD drawings is a plus
Significant experience with brewery equipment, bottling, and canning lines, including a deep understanding of their operational nuances and optimization strategies.
Proven track record of identifying, evaluating, and implementing new automation technologies that have resulted in measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
Experience developing and leading preventative maintenance programs and implementing reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles.

What You’ll be Doing:

Lead and direct all repairs, maintenance, and optimization efforts for critical cannabis beverage production and packaging equipment, including weigh scales, labeling machines, pressurized storage vessels, beverage filling machines, cappers, sleeving units, steam tunnels, date coders, conveyor belts, cartoners, and other automated systems.
Collaborate strategically with other technical teams and production leadership to ensure optimal equipment performance, consistently meeting or exceeding output and uptime targets.
Oversee and manage changeover procedures, implementing best practices to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Maintain meticulous and comprehensive documentation of all repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment modifications within designated systems.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules and reliability programs for all packaging machinery, ensuring long-term operational stability.
Champion and enforce strict adherence to all safety regulations and company policies, actively contributing to the development and implementation of enhanced safety protocols as a key member of the safety committee.
Proactively identify, research, evaluate, and recommend cutting-edge automation solutions and emerging technologies to significantly enhance the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes, developing business cases and ROI analyses to support recommendations.
Mentor and train junior technicians and production staff on equipment operation, maintenance best practices, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize overall manufacturing processes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, and move throughout the manufacturing facility as required to oversee operations and projects.
Able to stretch, twist, turn, bend, grasp, push, pull.
Ability to work in a variety of environments, including hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, and confined spaces.

Who We Are:

Whether your company is established in the market or just starting out with a vision, Spacestation delivers the co-packing and contract manufacturing solutions to bring your cannabis beverage to market. Mammoth Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role requires:

Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues
Calm, non aggressive/violent responsiveness to othersduring extremely busy, high pressure, deadline oriented times
Handle cannabis products and keep safe from theft/diversion

Mammoth Distribution reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Background Check Required.

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Life at Mammoth Distribution

CLEAN. COMPLIANT. LICENSED. FRIENDLY. Mammoth Distribution is the largest and most professional cannabis distribution company in California. Mammoth Distribution specializes in cannabis concentrates and vape products that are of the utmost safety, quality, and potency. All Mammoth-distributed products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and are extensively third party tested to ensure the cleanest, safest vape products on the market. All Mammoth-distributed products must adhere to our strict Clean Cannabis Guarantee - our promise to consumers that all Mammoth-distributed products will meet or exceed all California state cannabis regulations.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Embracing continuous and rapid change | 2. Collaborating as a member of the safety committee to establish and enforce new safety protocols | 3. Identifying and researching new and emerging automation solutions</s> | Vibrant workplace culture | Portfolio of top-performing iconic brands | Low turnover rate</s> | 1. Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues | 2. Calm, non aggressive/violent responsiveness to others during extremely busy, high pressure, deadline oriented times | 3. Handle cannabis products and keep safe from theft/diversion | 4. Clean driving record as mandated by company insurance company | 5. Mammoth Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</s> | Calm, non-aggressive/non-violent responsiveness to others during extremely busy, high pressure, deadline-oriented times | Handling cannabis products and keeping them safe from theft/diversion</s> | Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues and customers | Access to customer records, handling confidential business information | Mammoth Distribution reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. | Background Check Required.</s> | Positive Energy | Strong Team Culture | Continuous Improvement | Accountability | Innovation</s> | Evolving industry, shaping its future, making a meaningful impact – one relationship at a time.</s> | Mammoth Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. | This role requires: Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues and customers, Access to customer records, handling confidential business information.</s> | Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants | Cash handling and preservation | Clean driving record as mandated by company insurance company</s> | 1. Vibrant Workplace Culture | 2. Portfolio of TopPerforming Iconic Brands | 3. Low Turnover Rate | 4. Equal Employment Opportunities for All Employees and Applicants for Employment | 5. Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment of Any Type Without Regard to Race, Color, Religion, Age, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Genetics, Protected Veteran Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, or Any Other Characteristic Protected by Federal, State or Local Laws.</s> | 1. Emphasis on Safety Regulations and Compliance | 2. Collaborative Environment with Other Technicians and Production Staff | 3. Continuous Improvement and Innovation | 4. Focus on Quality, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction</s> | 3. Evolving Industry and Opportunity for Career Growth</s> | 1. Emphasis on delivering premiumquality cannabis products through strategic sourcing, rigorous quality control, and strong supplier partnerships. | 2. Focus on expanding across multiple states. | 3. Commitment to keeping sourcing aligned with all statespecific cannabis laws.</s> | 1. Emphasis on quality control and compliance | 2. Strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships | 3. Fastpaced, evolving industry</s> | Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role requires: Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues and customers Access to customer records, handling confidential business information Mammoth Distribution reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Background Check Required.</s> | Collaborative leader who is invested in your growth | Passionate, high-performance team that's building something meaningful</s> | 4. Cash handling and preservation | 5. Clean driving record as mandated by company insurance company | 6. Mammoth Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</s> | Low turnover rate, vibrant workplace culture, and a portfolio of top-performing iconic brands | Be part of an evolving industry, shape its future, and make a meaningful impact – one relationship at a time.</s> | Low turnover rate, vibrant workplace culture, and a portfolio of top-performing iconic brands.</s> | Access to sensitive financial, cash handling, and preservation | Access to customer records, handling confidential business information</s> | 1. Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment | 2. Prohibition of discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. | 3. Background Check Required.</s> | Opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry and make a meaningful impact – one relationship at a time.</s> | 2. Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. | 3. Reasonable accommodation for physical requirements | 5. Mammoth Distribution reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.</s> | Championing a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration | Aligning AI initiatives with organizational values and goals | Maintaining reliability and responsiveness to ensure timely delivery of AI integration projects and ongoing support for stakeholders.</s> | Commitment to providing high quality products to clients including the packing and presentation of the products | Upholding compliance and regulatory requirements at all times; maintaining the reputation of the company | Enforcing company policies and all safety protocols | Fulfills other duties as assigned | Ability to work independently with little supervision | Maintaining a safe and clean work environment | Maintaining equipment in good working condition | Employee must exhibit personal hygiene and follow health guidelines set forth by the company and the state, while processing cannabis product</s> | Mammoth Distribution reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Background Check Required.</s> | Calm, non aggressive/non violent responsiveness to others during extremely busy deadline oriented times | Handling cannabis products and keeping safe from theft/diversion</s> | 1. Collaborative | 2. Trustbuilding | 3. Adaptable to occasional travel/fieldwork. | 4. Comfortable onsite in varied environments (hot/cold). | 5. Embodies Happy, Hungry, Focused values.</s> | Handle cannabis products and keep safe from theft/diversion</s> | Thrives in the Fast-Paced Cannabis Industry | Blends Analytics and Creativity to Craft Digital Strategies that Drive Revenue and Engagement | Collaborates Across Teams, Building Trust and Aligning Efforts for Shared Success | Leads with Passion, Executing and Inspiring Others to Deliver Results in a Dynamic Environment</s>

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