JOB DETAILS

Maintenance Planner - Brewing

CompanyASAHI BEER USA INC
LocationWaunakee
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 8, 2026
About The Company
Asahi Beer USA is home to Japan's no.1 beer brand, Asahi Super Dry, and shooter brand Twisted Shotz in the United States of America. With offices in Los Angeles, New York and our production site in Waunakee, Wisconsin, we aim to deliver high-quality beer and beverages to the nation. We are a purpose-led organisation with a strong focus on employees and contributing to the local communities where we are based.
About the Role

Description

  

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING


MAINTENANCE PLANNER

You Keep Every Machine Ready Before It's Needed

Full-Time



ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING

Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi — brewers of Asahi Super Dry — acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our Maintenance Planner works hand-in-hand with Brewing and Production leadership to keep every piece of equipment running reliably — before problems happen, not after.


THE OPPORTUNITY

As Octopi scales production for Asahi Super Dry and our contract clients, we need a Maintenance Planner who can turn reactive fixes into proactive planning — keeping our equipment, budgets, and preventative maintenance schedule running like clockwork.


WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT

• Real ownership over a 3-year preventative maintenance schedule and how our equipment budget gets spent

• A high-visibility role bridging Maintenance, Production, and Brewing leadership

• Lead projects and shape how our maintenance systems run — not just execute tasks


WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own and refine our 3-year preventative maintenance schedule, working directly with Brewing Process and Production leadership

• Generate work orders, build out full work packs (permits, parts, instructions), and align PM tasks with OEM recommendations

• Manage spare parts inventory and budget alongside the Maintenance Inventory Coordinator

• Lead root cause analysis on equipment issues and drive continuous improvement across maintenance activities

• Coordinate outside vendors and contracted work, including support during emergency downtime


WHAT YOU BRING

Must-haves:

• 5+ years of general technical or maintenance experience, including prior planning experience (production or services)

• High degree of mechanical aptitude, with the ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications

• Strong organizational, time management, and project leadership skills

• Comfortable working with ERP systems and electronic data

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, and bend, twist, and turn as needed

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience

• Experience using AutoCAD

• Experience in the food or beverage industry


BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days

• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%

• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here

• 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)

• A free beer after shift, because you earned it


PAY

• Pay: $90,000–$100,000 annually

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

Full-time, exempt

Key Skills
Maintenance planningPreventative maintenanceMechanical aptitudeProject leadershipERP systemsRoot cause analysisTechnical specificationsInventory managementVendor coordinationContinuous improvementWork order managementBudgetingAutoCADTime managementOrganizational skills
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageEngineeringManagement & LeadershipAdministrative
Benefits
Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageCompany-paid life insuranceShort-term disability insuranceLong-term disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offPaid holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Maintenance Planner will manage the 3-year preventative maintenance schedule and coordinate equipment repairs with production and brewing leadership. They are responsible for generating work orders, managing spare parts inventory, and driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$90,000 - $100,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
52
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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