Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance and facility operations at a juice and beverage manufacturing facility. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and performance of all production, processing, utility, and facility systems.

The Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in restarting an idle facility by establishing preventive maintenance programs, coordinating equipment startup and repairs, and building a sustainable maintenance function. The role is responsible for managing internal maintenance staff and external contractors, including OEMs and service providers.

• Lead all maintenance activities across the facility, including production, processing, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a preventive and predictive maintenance program for all equipment.
• Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Drive equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.

• Oversee maintenance of all plant equipment, including processing systems (silos, pumps, HTST pasteurization),
• filling and packaging equipment,
• material handling equipment,
• facility infrastructure and building systems,
• and critical utility systems such as boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements related to equipment and utilities.

• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of the overall facility, including structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure the facility remains in a safe, clean, and operational condition.
• Support capital improvement and facility upgrade projects as needed.

• Lead maintenance-related activities during facility restart and equipment commissioning.
• Assess equipment condition and coordinate repairs, upgrades, or replacements.
• Partner with OEMs and contractors to bring equipment back to operational readiness.
• Support initial production runs and troubleshoot startup issues.

• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contractors, and service providers for maintenance, repairs, and technical support.
• Manage service agreements and ensure quality and timeliness of external work.
• Oversee contractor safety and compliance while on‑site.

• Lead and develop maintenance personnel, including supervisors and mechanics.
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability within the maintenance team.
• Support training and development of maintenance staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Implement and manage a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or equivalent system.
• Establish work order processes, maintenance scheduling, and tracking.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (downtime, PM completion, etc.).

• Partner with Production and Processing teams to support uptime and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure equipment meets food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Work with Warehouse and Shipping teams to support facility and equipment needs.
• Communicate effectively with the Plant Manager on maintenance performance and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations related to maintenance and utilities.
• Oversee safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Implement and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team.

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