Maintenance Manager

Tradin Organic Agriculture • Ft. Pierce, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance and facility operations at a juice and beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and performance of all production, processing, utility, and facility systems. The Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in restarting an idle facility by establishing preventive maintenance programs, coordinating equipment startup and repairs, and building a sustainable maintenance function. The role is responsible for managing internal maintenance staff and external contractors, including OEMs and service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in maintenance within food, beverage, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams and plant systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process systems.
• Strong knowledge of boiler and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Experience implementing or managing CMMS systems.
• Experience working with OEMs and external service providers.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a startup or restart environment.

Nice To Haves

• This role will initially partner with external consultants during the facility startup phase.
• Responsibilities may evolve as the facility grows and additional equipment or production lines are added.

Responsibilities

• Lead all maintenance activities across the facility, including production, processing, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance program for all equipment.
• Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Drive equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Oversee maintenance of all plant equipment, including processing systems (silos, pumps, HTST pasteurization), filling and packaging equipment, material handling equipment, and facility infrastructure and building systems.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of critical utility systems, including boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements related to equipment and utilities.
• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of the overall facility, including structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure the facility remains in a safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Support capital improvement and facility upgrade projects as needed.
• Lead maintenance-related activities during facility restart and equipment commissioning.
• Assess equipment condition and coordinate repairs, upgrades, or replacements.
• Partner with OEMs and contractors to bring equipment back to operational readiness.
• Support initial production runs and troubleshoot startup issues.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contractors, and service providers for maintenance, repairs, and technical support.
• Manage service agreements and ensure quality and timeliness of external work.
• Oversee contractor safety and compliance while on-site.
• Lead and develop maintenance personnel, including supervisors and mechanics.
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability within the maintenance team.
• Support training and development of maintenance staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and manage a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or equivalent system.
• Establish work order processes, maintenance scheduling, and tracking.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (downtime, PM completion, etc.).
• Partner with Production and Processing teams to support uptime and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure equipment meets food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Work with Warehouse and Shipping teams to support facility and equipment needs.
• Communicate effectively with the Plant Manager on maintenance performance and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations related to maintenance and utilities.
• Oversee safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Implement and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Reduce maintenance costs through effective planning and execution.
• Support long-term maintenance strategy as the facility grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager