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Winery Engineering & Maintenance Manager

CompanyOliver Winery
LocationBloomington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026
About The Company
Oliver Winery is one of the top-selling wineries in the United States, known for doing something the category often misses: making wine people actually want to drink. Founded in 1972 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, Oliver is now distributed in more than 40 states and growing. Our portfolio includes category leaders like Sweet Red, Blueberry Moscato, and Cherry Moscato, alongside high-growth innovation platforms like Spritz, seasonal LTOs, and flavor-forward concepts built to bring new consumers into wine. We don’t chase trends. We build products and programs that move. From national retail partnerships to high-performing shopper marketing, we focus on what matters: velocity, incrementality, and repeat purchase. Our approach blends consumer insight, product development, and retail execution to win at shelf and scale across channels. Everything is crafted at our state-of-the-art production facility in Bloomington, allowing us to move fast without compromising quality. Beyond wine, our portfolio extends into ciders, refreshers, and Pilot Projects® that push the edges of the category. We’re also a destination, consistently ranked among the top winery experiences in the U.S., welcoming thousands of guests each year. And we’re building a team to match our ambition. With more than 100 employees, Oliver is a place for people who want to think differently, move quickly, and actually see the impact of their work. We live our values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, and Get Stuff Done.
About the Role

Description

Engineering & Maintenance Manager: Craft Your Career at Oliver Winery


Schedule: Monday–Friday (4.5 Day Work Week | Half-day Fridays!)
Shift: Day Shift (Weekends only for rare emergencies) 


Join the team at Oliver Winery, the 30th largest winery in the country and a world-class destination ranked among Travel + Leisure’s top 25 wineries to visit in the U.S.. Nestled on 20+ beautiful, wooded acres, our winery combines a high-volume production facility with a vibrant hospitality and retail setting. We are a community of dreamers, scientists, and artists who value quality, creativity, and—most importantly—getting stuff done while having fun.

The Role

As our Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you are the "glue" that keeps our production and facilities running seamlessly. This is a critical leadership position where you will oversee technical integrity and operational efficiency across our 20+-acre estate.


Your Core Mission:

  • Maintenance & Reliability Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance programs to minimize downtime and keep our high-speed production lines huming.
  • Capital Projects & Innovation: Partner with leadership to design and install new production lines, implementing automation and robotics to take our efficiency to new heights.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-engagement maintenance team, ensuring they have the technical skills to succeed.
  • Facility Stewardship: Oversee the upkeep of our beautiful grounds, hospitality areas, and utility systems, including steam boilers and glycol chillers.
  • Safety & Excellence: Ensure 100% compliance with OSHA and food safety standards (FDA/SQF) while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in "living the good life" and offer a culture that actually supports it:

  • True Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4.5-day work week with every Friday afternoon off and no standard weekend or night shifts.
  • Top-Tier Benefits: Excellent 401(k) with strong matching, generous PTO, and sick time.
  • Wellness & Engagement: Participate in our award-winning Live Well program, employee picnics, and quirky rituals like hot air balloon adventures.
  • Ownership Culture: As an employee-owned company (ESOP), you have a direct stake in our success.
  • The "Perks": A generous discount on our world-class wines and merchandise.

Requirements

 Who You Are

  • You have 5+ years of leadership in maintenance or engineering within a high-speed manufacturing environment (Beverage, Food, or CPG preferred).
  • You are proficient in PLC programming and have a deep understanding of liquid filling and packaging technology.
  • You are a problem-solver who enjoys being on your feet and interacting with a diverse team.
  • You embody our values: Respect People, Expect Quality, Think Differently, and Get Stuff Done.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

This is a physical job in a winery/production setting that will require long periods of standing, walking, lifting, climbing ladders and the ability to observe others and the work environment. This position may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor power equipment, chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.



FLSA Classification: Full-Time Exempt


We strongly encourage uploading a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest with your resume. For more information about working at Oliver Winery, check us out on Glassdoor! This document contains proprietary information and intellectual property of Oliver Winery, Inc. Disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this document and the information contained therein is strictly prohibited.© 2025 OLIVER WINERY & VINEYARDS, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404 | OLIVER IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF OLIVER WINE COMPANY, INC. EOE
Key Skills
Preventive maintenancePredictive maintenancePLC programmingSCADA systemsCapital project managementLean manufacturingSix SigmaFood safety complianceAutomationRoboticsUtility systems managementVendor negotiationTechnical drawing reviewEquipment troubleshootingTeam leadershipCMMS
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringManagement & LeadershipFood & BeverageSecurity & Safety
Benefits
401k programUnited Healthcare insuranceWine discount
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Engineering & Maintenance Manager is responsible for the technical integrity, operational efficiency, and reliability of winery production and hospitality facilities. This role leads capital projects, manages maintenance teams, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
100
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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