Maintenance & Reliability Manager

GLOBAL Recruitment Solutions•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$140,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

A growing food manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead plant maintenance operations and ensure the reliability of production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and continuous operations across a high-volume production environment that includes bread, batter, and fryer processing systems . The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience within food manufacturing maintenance, refrigeration systems, wastewater operations, and industrial mechanical/electrical systems . This position offers the opportunity to lead maintenance strategy, improve equipment reliability, and support long-term plant performance.

Requirements

5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing
Experience working with bread, batter, and fryer processing equipment
Hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems and wastewater treatment
Strong background in industrial mechanical and electrical systems
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems
Ability to manage maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment
Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Capital project planning and equipment installation
Continuous improvement and process optimization
Vendor and contractor management
Experience with CAD systems and PLC troubleshooting
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office tools

Responsibilities

Lead Plant Maintenance Operations
Manage all maintenance activities for production equipment, utilities, and plant facilities.
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process equipment issues.
Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
Drive initiatives that improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase plant efficiency.
Develop maintenance standards and procedures to support consistent operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
Capital Projects & Engineering Support
Support facility expansions, equipment upgrades, and plant modifications.
Manage maintenance-related capital projects and equipment installations.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and external contractors on plant improvements.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety standards .
Promote safe work practices across maintenance and production teams.
Maintain regulatory compliance within food manufacturing operations.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop maintenance technicians and supervisors.
Provide support across multiple shifts when needed.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.