Maintenance Manager II

The Mennel Milling Company • Fostoria, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager II leads the maintenance organization at Mennel’s Fostoria milling facility, ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant equipment and infrastructure. The role develops and executes maintenance strategies to support operational excellence and maximize facility productivity.

This hands-on leadership position oversees maintenance operations, employee and food safety, compliance, preventive and predictive maintenance, project planning, and emergency repairs. It also manages workforce development, maintenance resources, inventory, budgets, and vendor relationships, while supporting continuous improvement and the facility’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of industry experience in food, feed, grain, or flour milling environments.
• At least 5 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator.
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems such as Maintenance Connection or similar maintenance management software.
• Experience analyzing maintenance data, equipment performance, and department metrics.
• Knowledge of inventory management, maintenance planning, and asset reliability programs.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, and inventory optimization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software.
• Strong leadership and employee development capabilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations while promoting a strong culture of employee and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation requirements, NFPA standards, and corporate EHS programs.
• Maintain an everyday audit-ready facility.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate maintenance employees.
• Supervise preventive and predictive maintenance, project planning, and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and plant productivity.
• Schedule maintenance resources to support plant operations, projects, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor preventive maintenance completion rates and optimize maintenance schedules based on equipment runtime and performance data.
• Manage payroll approvals, time-off requests, leaves of absence, and apprenticeship program tracking in accordance with labor agreement requirements.
• Support and develop the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program through mentorship, coaching, and hands-on learning.
• Lead cross-functional maintenance improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Manage maintenance inventories, spare parts, tools, equipment, and contractor relationships.
• Use automation, electronics, and emerging technologies to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Support cost control initiatives, budget management, and inventory optimization.
• Maintain partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and external vendors.
• Provide direct leadership and supervision for Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Apprentices, Packing & Loading personnel, and outside contractors and service providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible accrued paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, and Local YMCA cost sharing.
• Life insurance.
• Profit sharing.
• Career advancement and training opportunities.
• Rewards and recognition program.
• Retirement contributions, including 401(k).
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED