Director of Maintenance and Manufacturing

Join Our Team as Director of Maintenance & Manufacturing

We’re seeking a seasoned leader to oversee maintenance and packaging operations, ensuring our production systems run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, optimize equipment reliability, and implement cutting-edge solutions in automation, mechatronics, and robotics. Reporting directly to the VP of Production & Manufacturing Operations, you’ll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, reducing downtime, and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategies.

The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of experience in maintenance and manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in leadership. We’re looking for someone who thrives on innovation, champions continuous improvement, and can balance strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight. If you are passionate about leading teams, integrating new technologies, and delivering excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range -80k- 110k (DOE) - The salary range is negotiable depending on experience. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within the range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401K or Roth Matching Retirement Plan
• 80 Hours Paid Vacation - 1st year - (112 after one year of employment)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Swag Allotments
• Sizeable Cider Allotment
• Work Boot Voucher Program

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in maintenance and packaging operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Skills: Strong expertise in equipment maintenance, packaging operations, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performance teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with CMMS and automation technologies is preferred.
• Compliance: In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards, including OSHA, FDA, and TTB regulations.

Physical Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to travel to various manufacturing sites as needed. Ability to stand, walk, and interact with production environments, including occasional exposure to production areas.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role primarily operates in an office environment but requires frequent interaction with manufacturing productions and operations teams. Some travel may be required to various production sites.

EEOC Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at 2 Towns Ciderhouse. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.