Maintenance Manager

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Perry, GA

3d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees day-to-day maintenance of the facility, equipment, and machinery, including HVAC, lighting, ammonia refrigeration, utility systems, wastewater treatment, automated process and packaging equipment, ovens, material-handling equipment, grounds, security, and facility appearance. The role leads the Maintenance Department and coordinates staff responsible for maintaining and repairing the building and equipment. The position provides strategic and operational leadership for maintenance and reliability, including development of a 2–3-year maintenance strategy, management of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, and optimization of the CMMS. The manager uses KPIs, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement methods to improve equipment reliability, uptime, safety, quality, and cost performance. The manager leads and develops maintenance staff; administers department safety, staffing, budgets, and performance; oversees maintenance-related capital projects and vendor relationships; and partners with Operations, Engineering, and site leadership on plant plans and objectives. The role is also an active member of the Plant Steering Team.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or relevant work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Reliability Manager, or similar maintenance leadership role.
Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience with industrial wastewater treatment operations, ammonia refrigeration systems, and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience, including implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Strong leadership, project management, troubleshooting, and continuous-improvement skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, or a related discipline.
CMRP, ARP, CFM, or other maintenance and reliability certification.
Food, beverage, protein, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing facilities.
Experience managing maintenance operations in USDA- or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Maintenance Supervisors, the Assistant Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Materials Manager, Asset Planner, and Administrative Assistant.
Promote a safety-first culture, support the site Health & Safety program, and ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality requirements.
Serve as Plant Progressive Maintenance Pillar Leader and develop the plant’s 2–3-year maintenance and reliability strategy.
Manage and improve preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs using industry best practices, manufacturer specifications, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
Lead, coach, develop, and mentor maintenance technicians, coordinators, and support staff.
Establish and optimize inspection schedules, service checklists, work orders, repair plans, maintenance records, and technical documentation.
Use KPIs, root cause analysis, and corrective action methods to monitor performance and eliminate recurring failures.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using TPM, SMED, PDCA, Breakdown Elimination (6W2H), Centerline, CIL, and other operational excellence tools.
Lead implementation, administration, and optimization of the CMMS for maintenance planning, scheduling, asset management, and Progressive Maintenance execution.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and site leadership to develop and execute maintenance and reliability plans, metrics, deliverables, and long-term asset strategies.
Manage maintenance-related capital projects and annual capital budgets.
Build relationships with OEMs, contractors, and vendors; negotiate and manage service agreements; define project scopes; and oversee contractor and field service activities.
Provide technical leadership and hands-on troubleshooting support to resolve complex equipment failures and minimize production downtime.
Improve maintenance standards, processes, and training programs.
Participate as an active member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to site strategy, performance, and continuous improvement.