Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Gpac is working with a well-established, rapidly growing National Company (meat processing) that is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager in the Jackson area of Mississippi.

In this role you would support a high-volume, fast-paced production environment. This leader will drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement, and guide a skilled maintenance team across fabrication and further-processing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-skilled maintenance team across all production shifts
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, PM programs, and work order execution
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, HACCP, ammonia/refrigeration regulations, and plant safety programs
• Manage maintenance budget, parts inventory, and contractor relationships
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and QA to maximize uptime and support production goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve plant performance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and future facility enhancements

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in meat or food processing (protein experience strongly preferred)
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and industrial troubleshooting background
• Experience with refrigeration (ammonia), packaging equipment, conveyors, and processing machinery
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage KPIs, and build a culture of accountability
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safety programs, and maintenance best practices

Why This Opportunity:

• Growing, well-capitalized company with strong leadership backing
• High-impact role with room to influence processes, performance, and culture
• Competitive market salary
• Great benefits
• Advancement opportunities

This company is urgently looking to make a hire, we are in the process of arranging interviews, If interested and serious, please send your confidential resume Rick at  for immediate consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.