Maintenance Manager

Community Coffee • Port Allen, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on direction for all maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. This leader is responsible for driving equipment reliability, optimizing preventive maintenance practices, managing departmental budgets, and fostering a high-performance team culture. Through proactive planning, technical expertise, and effective communication, the Maintenance Manager ensures that all machinery, systems, and infrastructure support the company’s production goals and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of maintenance or manufacturing leadership experience.
• In lieu of a degree, will consider high school diploma and 10+ years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Solid understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), CFR 110 regulations, and AIB food safety standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage technical operations, and influence outcomes across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with inventory management systems, handheld tools, and SAP S/4 HANA preferred.
• TPM Certification required or willingness to obtain Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic maintenance and repair of facility machinery and systems.
• Develops and executes strategic plans for equipment installation, preventive maintenance, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program, ensuring optimal uptime and extending equipment life cycles.
• Controls departmental costs by managing labor, materials, and overtime, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring, supporting team members in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical issues.
• Drives operational excellence by analyzing performance trends and implementing improvements in equipment performance, safety, and overall plant efficiency.
• Serves as the site lead for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including AM/PM pillar leadership, embedding TPM practices into daily operations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align maintenance efforts with production demands and long-term capital strategies.
• Oversees procurement and inventory of critical spare parts, ensuring timely availability to reduce downtime.
• Provides oversight for robotic systems and programmable controllers, ensuring proper programming and function.
• Enforces safety standards and regulatory compliance while creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Interprets technical documents, blueprints, specifications, and production schedules to plan workforce assignments effectively.
• Facilitates team communication through regular meetings, safety talks, and performance reviews, ensuring alignment and engagement.
• Coaches and develops team members, promoting professional growth and a culture of ownership and initiative.
• Assists in delivering the 5-year capital plan with the Engineering Manager.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and takes corrective actions to ensure the department consistently meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets.
• Serves as a leadership role model, motivating the team to achieve ambitious standards of performance and integrity.
• Maintains flexibility to support the facility across various shifts as needed.
• May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary

Benefits

• Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees