Maintenance Manager

TreeHouse Foods • Wayland, MI

27d • $97,500 - $146,300 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager for our Wayland, MI facility, a leading manufacturer of non-dairy creamer. This role is responsible for all maintenance, services and facility equipment and infrastructure. The role manages the creation and execution of preventative, predictive and continuous improvement programs and equipment monitoring and repairs. The Maintenance Manager will also manage spare parts, equipment inventories, and third-party service contractors.

You will add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:
Lead and promote a safety-first culture by actively supporting the site’s Health & Safety program and ensuring compliance with all Food Safety and Quality requirements.
Serve as the Plant Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar Leader, providing strategic and operational leadership for the maintenance function and developing the plant’s 2–3-year maintenance and reliability strategy.
Manage and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs by leveraging industry best practices, manufacturer specifications, and reliability-centered maintenance principles to maximize equipment uptime and operational performance.
Lead, coach, develop, and mentor maintenance technicians, coordinators, and support staff through performance feedback, training, and technical guidance to build a high-performing maintenance organization.
Establish, maintain, and optimize inspection schedules, service checklists, work orders, repair plans, maintenance records, and technical documentation to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
Utilize KPIs, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies to monitor maintenance performance, eliminate recurring failures, and drive sustainable improvements in equipment reliability and plant performance.
Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing TPM, SMED, PDCA, Breakdown Elimination (6W2H), Centerline, CIL, and other operational excellence tools to improve productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
Lead the implementation, administration, and optimization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support maintenance planning, scheduling, asset management, and execution of the Progressive Maintenance Pillar.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and site leadership to develop and execute maintenance and reliability plans, including defined deliverables, performance metrics, and long-term asset strategies.
Manage maintenance-related capital projects and annual capital budgets to enhance capacity, efficiency, infrastructure, safety, quality, and overall plant performance.
Build and maintain effective relationships with OEMs, contractors, and vendors; negotiate and manage service agreements; define project scopes; and oversee contractor and field service activities to ensure quality, cost, and performance objectives are achieved.
Provide technical leadership and hands-on support as needed to troubleshoot equipment issues, resolve complex failures, and minimize production downtime.
Continuously improve maintenance standards, processes, and training programs to enhance team capability, technical expertise, and operational effectiveness.
Serve as an active member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to site strategy, performance, and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or technical management experience in a production or food manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and procurement software such as SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a safety-first culture by actively supporting the site’s Health & Safety program and ensuring compliance with all Food Safety and Quality requirements.
• Serve as the Plant Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar Leader, providing strategic and operational leadership for the maintenance function and developing the plant’s 2–3-year maintenance and reliability strategy.
• Manage and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs by leveraging industry best practices, manufacturer specifications, and reliability-centered maintenance principles to maximize equipment uptime and operational performance.
• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor maintenance technicians, coordinators, and support staff through performance feedback, training, and technical guidance to build a high-performing maintenance organization.
• Establish, maintain, and optimize inspection schedules, service checklists, work orders, repair plans, maintenance records, and technical documentation to ensure equipment reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize KPIs, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies to monitor maintenance performance, eliminate recurring failures, and drive sustainable improvements in equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing TPM, SMED, PDCA, Breakdown Elimination (6W2H), Centerline, CIL, and other operational excellence tools to improve productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
• Lead the implementation, administration, and optimization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support maintenance planning, scheduling, asset management, and execution of the Progressive Maintenance Pillar.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and site leadership to develop and execute maintenance and reliability plans, including defined deliverables, performance metrics, and long-term asset strategies.
• Manage maintenance-related capital projects and annual capital budgets to enhance capacity, efficiency, infrastructure, safety, quality, and overall plant performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with OEMs, contractors, and vendors; negotiate and manage service agreements; define project scopes; and oversee contractor and field service activities to ensure quality, cost, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support as needed to troubleshoot equipment issues, resolve complex failures, and minimize production downtime.
• Continuously improve maintenance standards, processes, and training programs to enhance team capability, technical expertise, and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as an active member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to site strategy, performance, and continuous improvement objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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