Maintenance Manager

Mission

The mission of this position is to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all maintenance, refrigeration, utilities, and facility systems across the plant. The Maintenance Manager works closely and collaboratively with Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Shipping/Receiving, Safety, Sanitation, and Fabrication teams to maximize equipment reliability, plant efficiency, food safety, and employee safety. This role is responsible for developing a world‑class maintenance organization that supports continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business growth while leading a 24/7 maintenance operation.

• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for all maintenance, electrical, millwright, fabrication, and utility personnel.
• Recruit, develop, train, coach, and retain a highly skilled maintenance workforce, including tradespeople, technicians, apprentices, and supervisors.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and identify succession planning opportunities.
• Promote employee engagement and professional growth through ongoing training and certification programs.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance programs.
• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.
• Manage work order, asset management, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) related to uptime, downtime, maintenance costs, equipment reliability, and workforce productivity.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and recurring operational issues.
• Ensure optimal operation of all plant systems, including production equipment, refrigeration systems, utilities, electrical systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, and facility infrastructure.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing leadership to support production goals and strategic initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and cost performance.
• Support capital improvement projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, equipment selection, installation, and startup.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns, major repairs, and maintenance projects to minimize production disruption.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and implement sustainable solutions.

• Develop, manage, and control annual maintenance operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor maintenance expenditures and drive cost‑effective solutions while maintaining equipment reliability.
• Oversee purchasing activities for maintenance materials, spare parts, equipment, and contracted services.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through process improvements, inventory optimization, and vendor management.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to ensure quality service and competitive pricing.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with plant safety and food safety requirements.

• Oversee spare parts inventory programs to ensure critical components are available while optimizing inventory costs.
• Implement asset management strategies to maximize equipment lifecycle and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and regulatory documentation.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead plant maintenance safety initiatives and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
• Support and participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure all…