Equipment Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title of Role : Equipment Maintenance Manager

Department : Maintenance

East West Tea is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Equipment Maintenance Manager to join our Operations team! If you’re someone who takes pride in building strong collaborative teams, optimizing maintenance strategies, and supporting a mission-driven company rooted in service, wellbeing, and sustainability, this is the job for you!

The Equipment Maintenance Manager will be a hands-on leader who is experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact by driving equipment, reliability, safety, and performance. This role focuses exclusively on production equipment, partnering closely with Safety, Quality, Production, Facilities, and Supply Chain to ensure equipment performance aligns with business goals. This is a key operational leader who supports safe, reliable, and efficient production by developing and executing a world-class maintenance strategy.

WHO WE ARE :

We are the well-being company that exists to inspire and enhance everyday life through trust and good will. Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.

We are Intentional – we chose to lead with positive intent. Mindful – we are present and aware of how we show up in the world. People – we value and respect all people and communities. Authentic – we are real and transparent with everything we do. Committed – we are committed to quality products while sustaining our planet. Trust – we consistently align our words with our actions.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU :

• We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often! Who doesn’t love a surprise?
• This position is located in Eugene, Oregon.
• As a certified B Corp, we’re a company that lives our values every day.
• We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
• We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
• Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
• We commit to our purpose in every aspect of our culture.
• We have employees that are committed to “Doing Good” in our community and around the world.
• We are a growing company with products that customers love.
• We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN :

Safety & Culture 15% of time

People Management 20% of time

Equipment Strategy and Reliability 35% of time

Standards and Controls 20% of time

Budget and Capital Expense 10% of time

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED :

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT :

WHAT WE DO :

We manufacture Yogi and Choice Organics brand products. Yogi has over 40 tea blends made from 140 exotic spices and botanicals sourced from 100% non-GMO growers around the globe. These herbal, green, and black teas are formulated for delicious taste and healthful benefits. Choice Organics offers a collection of organic traditional tea, herbal tea, and unique, flavorful organic tea blends. Choice teas are sourced exclusively from 100% organic and non-GMO growers around the world and are beautifully balanced to perfection for a full-flavored taste experience.

East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion. The strength of our people and our guiding principles contribute to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category.