Director, Maintenance

Kayem Foods, Inc.•Chelsea, MA

43d•$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kayem’s Director of Facilities and Maintenance is responsible for the strategic oversight, leadership, and hands-on management of all facilities operations, maintenance programs, utilities, and infrastructure projects across the manufacturing site(s). This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement in support of a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Maintenance or related field required.
10 plus years of progressive experience working in facilities and maintenance management including 5 plus years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing large teams and complex capital projects.
Strong knowledge of building systems (Industrial Ammonia systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection) and manufacturing and energy utilities (boilers, chillers, compressed air, etc.).
Experience in GMP or regulated industry preferred (e.g. pharmaceutical, chemical engineering, or food/beverage)
Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, team building, and people-development skills.
Ability to translate business plans into actionable results.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to handle multiple projects and activities to ensure timely completion.
Proficient in CMMS, project management tools and Microsoft office Suite.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and manage resources to successful outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for all facilities, maintenance, utilities, and site infrastructure activities across manufacturing operations.
Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure minimal downtime and maximum equipment reliability.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, EHS, and quality teams to align facilities and maintenance initiatives with business goals.
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and building codes.
Oversee management and compliance of Industrial Refrigeration System and related activities.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and vendor contracts.
Lead a team of maintenance managers, technicians, and external contractors; responsible for hiring, training, performance management, and workforce development.
Oversee facilities-related capital projects such as equipment installations, building renovations, and system upgrades. Ensure equipment design and installations meet food safety standards.
Implement best practices in asset management, reliability engineering, and lean maintenance principles.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that ensure equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor maintenance effectiveness and facility performance.