Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager leads all aspects of facility maintenance, equipment reliability, and utility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production operations. This role oversees a skilled team and is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, capital projects, regulatory compliance, and departmental budgeting.

Maintenance Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and reliability of production machinery, utilities, infrastructure, and facility systems (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic), including HVAC, compressed air, and water systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability, and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and capital improvement projects, coordinating upgrades, expansions, and installations with internal teams and external contractors.
• Assist with development of, leading, and implementation of reliability process improvement through TPM, Lean, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and other reliability tools, including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, SQF, and internal safety and quality standards.
• Supervise, train, and develop a multidisciplinary maintenance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety; conduct performance evaluations and regular team meetings.
• Manage spare parts inventory, procurement, vendor relationships, service agreements, and maintenance-related budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or performance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, inspections, and audits.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and support operational goals.
• Ensure proper facility upkeep, housekeeping, sanitation, waste disposal, and timely reporting of food safety concerns.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, enforcing PPE use and safe work practices across the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Problem-Solving methods (DMAIC, 5-Why, A3) preferred.
• Experience in a food production or FDA regulated facility preferred.
• Strong background in packaging and processing equipment maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, welding equipment (gas/arc), diagnostic instruments, and mechanical lift systems.