Maintenance Manager

80 Acres Farms•Hamilton, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

At 80 Acres Farms, we are dedicated to transforming the global food system by growing pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in advanced vertical farms. Our innovative approach uses significantly fewer resources, including up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, and operates independently of weather or seasons. Our produce is distributed to over 17,000 retail locations nationwide and various foodservice partners year-round. This is made possible by our proprietary growing platform, developed by Infinite Acres, which provides real-time data and control over the growing environment. We operate commercial farms across multiple states, packhouses, and research and development facilities globally. The company has expanded significantly through acquisitions and continues to grow. We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team at our newest facility in southeast Georgia. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player with strong people and collaboration skills, who fosters a team atmosphere, applies root cause analysis principles, and supports continuous process improvements within our dynamic and growing culture.

Requirements

5+ years of Supervisory industrial maintenance experience
Experience with a CMMS, eMaint preferred
Skilled in electrical, mechanical, and hydronics systems (Including pumps and refrigeration)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Experience supervising technical team members
Knowledge of safety protocols: PPE, LOTO, confined space, arc flash
Capable of operating warehouse equipment (scissor/fork lifts) and lifting 75 lbs unassisted
Willing to work flexible hours in various environments (non-climate controlled, cold, noisy, low lighting) and regularly lift, bend, stretch, crawl, utilize manual dexterity, navigate ladders/catwalks, stand and/or walk for long periods of time without limitation

Nice To Haves

eMaint experience

Responsibilities

Build maintenance team of 5-6 direct reports
Manage and mentor team by providing the team with daily work expectations; ensure resources are available to complete work in a timely manner; provide training, guidance, and direct feedback on a variety of technical subjects to help them accomplish their goals and improve individual performance
Perform daily facility walkthroughs and inspections
Direct and supervise day to day maintenance, repairs and small projects
Lead troubleshooting of complex issues and critical repairs in high pressure situations
Create and implement corrective actions for equipment failures
Utilize CMMS to open/close workorders, schedule PM’s, create workorders, etc., to meet workflow and compliance KPI’s
Follow all safety and food safety requirements, PPE, LOTO, while culturing a safe work environment
Maintain tools, supplies, and clean organized work areas
Operate powered industrial equipment: scissor lifts, forklifts, powered stackers, etc.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with everyone in the organization
Professionally communicate with leadership team regularly