Maintenance Manager

Nortera • Village of Brockport, NY

7d

About The Position

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to
contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and
sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets
its own brand Arctic Gardens.

Requirements

• Technical Maintenance Skills – Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; write lockout procedures; and troubleshoot/repair complex maintenance systems.
• Industrial Equipment Knowledge – Hands-on experience with refrigeration processes, electrical systems (24–13,200 volts), and a wide range of tools/instruments (e.g., calipers, lathes, grinders, volt/amp meters).
• Safety & Compliance – Applied knowledge of safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and working safely in environments with chemicals, solvents, noise, and extreme temperatures.
• Physical Capability – Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs, work in varied physical positions (climbing, bending, reaching), and safely use lifts and heavy machinery.
• Experience & Education – Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred) with a High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree in food process engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management – Proven ability to lead, train, and evaluate maintenance staff while coordinating daily assignments and long-term goals.
• Technical Maintenance Expertise – Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and capital project management.
• Safety & Compliance – Experience managing safety programs (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PSM, HazMat, GMP, SQF) and ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
• Process & Efficiency Improvement – Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and control costs.
• Communication & Cross-Department Collaboration – Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate with production, distribution, and other departments to achieve operational goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Annual bonus program
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental/Vision Insurance and several supplemental Insurance options
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity
• Referral program
• An environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

What This Job Offers

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