Maintenance Manager

apstone Search Advisors is searching for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a growing food manufacturing company based in Dallas, Texas. This leader will oversee all maintenance operations for a high-volume production facility, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and experience maintaining equipment in a USDA- or FDA-regulated food production environment.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, mechanics, and reliability personnel.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring equipment uptime and efficient workflow across production lines.
• Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and OSHA requirements.
• Monitor KPIs related to equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, including parts inventory and capital projects.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, sanitation, safety, and quality teams to support plant goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and equipment performance.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, equipment installations, and major repair activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation through the facility’s CMMS system.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing or a similar regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance planning.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations (FDA / USDA), GMPs, and plant sanitation requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills, including capital project execution.

• Background with high-speed packaging, processing equipment, or cold-chain systems.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, boilers, or utilities management.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.