Maintenance Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• AA degree in a trade‑related field or equivalent related experience.
• Five (5) years of maintenance experience (preferably in a food plant environment).
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• OSHA/HIOSH laws, environmental regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, welding practices, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and labor laws.
• Proficiency with CMMS (MaintainX preferred) and MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Analytical thinking.
• Decision quality.
• Problem solving with root cause capability.
• Organization.
• Planning.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Technology, or equivalent.
• Experience leading RCA/CAPA programs with demonstrated reliability improvements.
• Experience managing capital projects and contractor/vendor performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute all PM and PdM activities with ≥95% on‑time completion using the CMMS (MaintainX).
• Ensure all equipment operates safely, reliably, and within specification; verify maintenance work is accurate, documented, and compliant before release to production.
• Respond promptly to equipment downtime; coordinate technicians, vendors, and operations to restore functionality quickly.
• Maintain plant assets including utilities, boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration, electrical systems, and structural equipment.
• Follow the approved escalation process for safety, food safety, or production‑critical events including machine/equipment downtime.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Prevent contamination hazards caused by maintenance work (e.g., water, debris, metal, lubricants).
• Comply with OSHA/HIOSH, NFPA 70E, NEC, and internal safety standards; maintain valid permits, inspections, and certifications for regulated equipment.
• Enforce LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, electrical safety, and PPE programs; stop unsafe work immediately and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure technicians are trained and qualified for assigned tasks; maintain a clean, organized, hazard‑free maintenance shop.
• Report incidents and near misses within required timelines; ensure corrective follow‑up.
• Lead, coach, and hold technicians accountable for performance, documentation, safety, conduct, and time & attendance.
• Provide daily direction; coordinate priorities with Operations and Quality; maintain professional communication with all departments.
• Complete administrative responsibilities (time approvals, work order closeout, purchasing, reporting) accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance labor, materials, and expenses within the approved budget.
• Maintain 95% inventory accuracy for critical spare parts and reorder levels.
• Oversee contractor/vendor performance; ensure all work meets standards.
• Support capital planning and lead assigned projects through completion; coordinate resources and provide liaison with contractors, vendors, corporate technical personnel, and consultants.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are logged into the CMMS before end of shift.
• Complete every work order with documented cause, action taken, and verification/return‑to‑service checks.
• Maintain PM and PdM compliance at or above requirements.
• Provide accurate weekly reporting on backlog, downtime, PM completion, and resource needs.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for major or repeat equipment failures.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) within defined timelines.
• Reduce reactive maintenance in favor of planned and predictive maintenance; demonstrate measurable improvements in equipment reliability and uptime.
• Operate as the plant monitor for maintenance activities across production areas and administrative offices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations (air, water, solids); manage operating permits/licenses and renewals for equipment such as boilers and pressure vessels.
• Prepare maintenance department budgets in coordination with the Plant Manager; monitor and analyze budget performance.
• Manage site capital plan with the Plant Manager and Project Managers for all site‑related projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain dependable attendance; be available for emergencies, off‑shift response, and on‑call coverage.
• Support a respectful, safety‑focused, high‑performance work environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Company-paid life & disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee product discounts