Maintenance Manager

Michael Foods Inc.•Mars Hill, ME

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads and directs plant reliability and maintenance activities, including utilities operations and capital project execution. The role is responsible for keeping equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition, managing within the approved annual budget, and partnering with the MFI ARM team, plant leadership, maintenance and operations teams, and other plant support teams. The manager reinforces safety as a core value and ensures compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements. The position is based at Michael Foods’ Mars Hill, Maine facility, a potato product manufacturing site with more than 200 team members. The role requires availability for scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays as necessary. The work environment is noisy and varies from hot to cold. The stated pay range is $89,207–$139,163 per year.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience.
At least 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations, maintenance, or utilities operations is preferred.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and project scheduling skills.
Ability to lead teams, hold team members accountable, and achieve results through internal and external resources.
Strong administrative and follow-up skills to support effective maintenance and repair programs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field; alternatively, an associate’s degree, two-year technical certificate, and/or relevant experience demonstrating technical and leadership aptitude.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
Understanding of PLCs and equipment automation.
Training and competence in MFI MTL1, MTL2, and MTL3 skills.
Experience in industrial project management.
Prior experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Lead plant maintenance activities, including facilities, utilities, and operations, to reduce downtime and support peak plant efficiency.
Partner with MFI Engineering on capital project design and implementation, coordinating multiple projects safely and efficiently.
Manage onsite maintenance and project contractors, ensuring human safety, food safety, and plant GMP requirements are met.
Lead and develop maintenance team members, improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, and take direct responsibility for team and individual performance.
Contribute as an active member of the plant leadership team and support advancement of the MFI culture.
Assist with planning and estimating annual and longer-term capital and operating budgets; assess buildings, equipment, and grounds and recommend facility improvements.
Use the MFI-approved CMMS to manage and document maintenance work and support reporting and decision-making.
Manage maintenance department metrics and balance tactical and strategic initiatives with plant business strategies.
Apply MFI standards to assess the quality of work performed by employees and contractors.
Promote employee development through the MFI ARMED program and foster a supportive team environment.
Coordinate with corporate stakeholders to build and maintain programs and processes consistent with MFI standards.
Promote Michael Foods’ culture, values, and principles, and model safe work behaviors.
Follow safety policies and procedures and help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
Follow quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, protect product quality, and report conditions that may adversely affect food safety or quality.
Ensure required regulatory compliance.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting salaried and hourly maintenance team members, and support recruiting events and talent pipeline efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.