Maintenance Manager

Flora Food Group • Hugoton, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager owns the maintenance function at Flora Food Group’s Hugoton, Kansas facility. The role is responsible for building a capable maintenance team and developing a preventative maintenance program for legacy and modern factory equipment. Its work supports operational reliability, consistent food production, and the delivery of nutritious and reliable food solutions.

The position reports directly to facility leadership and works closely with engineering, automation, and production teams. Success is measured by equipment uptime, reduced breakdowns, and the effectiveness of the preventative maintenance program. The manager fosters accountability and continuous learning while supporting equipment sustainability and safety. This is the highest position within the facility’s maintenance department and may provide a foundation for future leadership roles in operations or plant management.

Requirements

• Strong experience managing maintenance teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of older machinery and modern technology.
• Hands-on approach to maintenance.
• Track record of building effective preventative maintenance programs.
• Confidence leading cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to make decisions that directly affect operational success.
• Technical expertise and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to deliver reliable equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program suited to both legacy and modern factory equipment.
• Manage the parts room, keeping it stocked and organized for efficient repairs.
• Collaborate with engineering, automation, and production managers to align maintenance activities with operational needs.
• Monitor maintenance performance and adjust plans to improve equipment reliability.
• Use data-driven decisions and agile problem-solving to drive operational excellence.
• Build a capable team and foster accountability and continuous learning.
• Support long-term equipment sustainability and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed