Maintenance Manager

Title: Maintenance & Engineering Manager - Food Manufacturer

Location: Cincinnati, OH
* Relocation assistance provided!*

Job Type: Direct hire, full time
* Must be a US citizen or Green card holder*

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, reliability programs, and process optimization across the food manufacturing facility with sheeting and dividing lines. This is a hands-on, multi-site leadership role focused on maximizing equipment uptime, maintaining facility infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.

• Oversee all aspects of maintenance activities across multiple food processing facilities.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance teams to ensure effective scheduling, troubleshooting, and timely work order completion.
• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure all equipment, including sheeters, dividers, mixers, proofers, and ovens, operates safely and efficiently.
• Analyze downtime trends and reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR) to identify and correct recurring issues.
• Manage CMMS utilization and ensure accurate maintenance records and reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and process improvement workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Track and report performance metrics (OEE, yield, and energy efficiency) to monitor and sustain improvements.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.

• Oversee maintenance of facility systems including HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, water, plumbing, electrical, and general building infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage facility upgrades, renovations, and compliance projects.
• Partner with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and major installations.
• Ensure all maintenance and facility activities comply with safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.

• Plan, manage, and execute capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and upgrades.
• Develop maintenance and facility budgets, monitor spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes to support equipment reliability.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for leadership review.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Sanitation teams to maintain GMP and SQF compliance.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing maintenance and facility documentation as required.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazardous material procedures are consistently followed.

• Serve as the technical and leadership resource across all company sites.
• Build strong partnerships with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure alignment of maintenance and CI objectives.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to site maintenance leaders.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and corporate leadership regarding priorities, progress, and risks.
• Support multi‑site coordination by sharing best practices and standardizing processes where applicable.

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in bakery or food manufacturing, preferably in multi‑site…