Chandon Maintenance and Engineering Manager
- Location
- YountvilleCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $115,000–130,000/year
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
About Chandon
CHANDON, a distinguished member of the LVMH ecosystem, is renowned for its pioneering spirit in the sparkling wine industry. As part of the world's largest luxury conglomerate, LVMH, CHANDON benefits from a rich heritage of innovation and excellence. With a presence on four continents and a commitment to crafting exceptional sparkling wines, CHANDON offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to the Maison's ambitious growth and development.
Chandon seeks Maintenance and Engineering Manager in Yountville, California—lead facilities operations, safety, and vendor management for a luxury wine estate.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs utilizing an on-site team and contracted service providers to minimize downtime and optimize asset performance
- Develop and maintain a facilities-wide preventive maintenance asset-care program emphasizing customer service and reducing reactive work
- Manage repair request systems with timely response, stakeholder alignment, and continuous CMMS (eMaint) updating for comprehensive recordkeeping and project tracking
- Establish and oversee escalation processes for urgent maintenance repairs and respond to critical incidents as required
- Coordinate weekly maintenance priorities with department stakeholders to ensure alignment with facility needs and operational objectives
- Assess, supervise, and coordinate work performed by outside vendors to maintain and repair facility infrastructure in compliance with company standards
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for service providers to evaluate performance and ensure accountability
- Demonstrate active and visible leadership in safety, environment, energy, quality, and food safety by fostering a strong safety culture and compliance commitment
- Lead job hazard risk analyses and identify potential safety concerns for maintenance teams—both internal and external—ensuring thorough resolution
- Implement and comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) across all maintenance operations
- Ensure federal, state, and county compliance requirements are met through the Internal Control process and relevant permitting
- Develop and instill a team-oriented culture of positivity and engagement across the maintenance department and with outsourced service providers
- Empower team members to seek improvement opportunities through training, weekly team communications, near-miss and incident reporting, root cause investigations, and corrective actions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the wine industry
- At least 3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience
- Knowledge of safe production practices and equipment safety procedures
- Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and 5S methodologies
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical, mechanical, or refrigeration systems
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP
- Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software including eMaint
- Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft packages
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the wine or beverage production industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity. Demonstrated expertise in managing facility maintenance operations, coordinating both in-house and external service providers, and implementing safety and compliance programs. Strong background in identifying and resolving operational challenges through data-driven problem-solving and proactive communication.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as mechanical engineering, facilities management, operations management, or a similar discipline) is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Yountville, California, USA — conveniently close to San Francisco.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 115,000 to USD 130,000 per annum.
Benefits
10% target bonus
Culture
CHANDON's culture is characterized by a maverick spirit, encouraging empowerment and autonomy. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a caring environment where all employees can reach their full potential. Collaboration, courage, and inspiration are at the core of CHANDON's values, creating a dynamic and supportive workplace.
About Cerulean
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