Maintenance Department Manager

Lakeside Foods•Manitowoc, WI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Foods is seeking a Maintenance Department Manager to lead the daily operations of our maintenance department while driving equipment reliability, facility performance, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on, working manager role responsible for developing the maintenance team, managing preventive maintenance and repairs, supporting capital projects, and keeping plant equipment and facilities operating safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
Prior leadership experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
Strong operational understanding of plant machinery and maintenance processes
Strong mechanical and equipment troubleshooting capabilities
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility systems
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Strong leadership, organizational, and team-development skills
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage maintenance priorities, projects, vendors, and budgets
Basic computer proficiency and ability to work with maintenance systems

Nice To Haves

Relevant associate or bachelor's degree preferred
OSHA 10/30 and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications preferred, or willingness to obtain through company-provided training

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, schedule, and develop maintenance team members
Manage daily maintenance activities, preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, and installations
Troubleshoot and support hands-on repairs to production equipment, utilities, and building systems
Improve equipment reliability and uptime by identifying recurring issues and implementing solutions
Identify, justify, and manage capital improvement projects, including schedules and budgets
Support procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment
Manage the maintenance budget, vendors, contractors, spare parts, and supplies
Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and downtime reporting
Ensure compliance with LOTO, OSHA, Arc Flash, GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, sanitation, and food safety requirements
Maintain an organized, safe, and audit-ready maintenance operation
Partner with Operations and other departments to quickly resolve equipment and facility issues