Maintenance Manager

Select Genetics•Goldsboro, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of hatchery equipment and facility systems. This role leads the Maintenance team, manages preventive and corrective maintenance, and works with hatchery leadership to ensure equipment reliability and efficient operations. The manager also supports installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems, coordinating with vendors, contractors, and internal teams and incorporating new equipment into the hatchery’s long-term maintenance program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience required.
At least 5 years of experience leading or managing employees required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Knowledge of hatchery equipment and maintenance practices.
Basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, automation, and facility systems.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
Good business judgment; ability to make quick decisions and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to work effectively with employees, vendors, contractors, and hatchery leadership.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment, learn new technology, and use a variety of tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certification in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or a related field.
Experience in a hatchery, poultry, manufacturing, or similar production environment.
Forklift certification; it may also be obtained internally through company training.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, supervise, and assign work to maintenance employees; define responsibilities and manage employee performance, coaching, time, and skills.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs for hatchery equipment and facility systems.
Monitor equipment and systems, including incubators, hatchers, ventilation, environmental controls, water systems, electrical systems, and automation.
Conduct inspections and work with department leads to identify potential equipment and maintenance issues.
Prioritize and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime; troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment as needed.
Coordinate outside repairs and specialized maintenance when necessary.
Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in safe, functional condition.
Support installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and systems; coordinate with vendors and contractors and add new equipment to preventive maintenance programs.
Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and supplies, order materials, monitor expenses, and evaluate repair or replacement options.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, conduct routine safety checks, and ensure employees follow safety procedures and maintain required training and certifications, including forklift certification.
Coordinate required equipment and safety training with qualified personnel.
Work with hatchery management and department leads to support efficient operations and assist with operational or equipment needs.
Understand how equipment performance and environmental conditions affect hatchability, poult quality, and production.
Be available to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or other hours as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Hatchery Manager.