Maintenance Manager - K9 & Kin
About The Position
K9 & Kin is seeking an experienced, results-driven Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability functions at its pet food manufacturing facility. The role ensures the reliability, safety, and performance of equipment, utilities, and infrastructure while supporting efficient manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Complex Manager, the Maintenance Manager leads a skilled maintenance team responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs that maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency. The position works closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Warehouse, and Engineering to foster a proactive maintenance culture centered on reliability, continuous improvement, and employee development. The role is primarily based in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams. It may involve extended periods on the production floor and exposure to industrial manufacturing conditions.
Requirements
- Progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including leading maintenance technicians, contractors, and technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems, as well as equipment reliability practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Ability to develop people, build strong teams, and create sustainable maintenance systems.
- Experience with CMMS platforms and predictive maintenance practices.
- Effective communication and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and industrial controls.
Responsibilities
- Lead all maintenance operations across the manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance.
- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, improve asset longevity, and support production goals.
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Operations to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades, and capital projects.
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, contractors, and scheduling processes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with eligibility from the date of hire
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
