Maintenance Manager

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Position Title: Maintenance Manager

We are seeking an experienced and well‑rounded Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art production facility in Salt Lake City. This full‑time, plant start‑up role offers a rare opportunity to build a maintenance organization entirely from the ground up—including the structure, processes, and the full technical team. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this leader will establish a safe, efficient, and high‑performing maintenance environment.

Because this role is responsible for building the team from scratch, the ideal candidate will bring a well‑rounded background in maintenance, an established professional network, and proven leadership experience to recruit, hire, and develop top technical talent.

• Build the entire maintenance department from the ground up for a new production facility
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics, leveraging an existing network to accelerate team development
• Ensure facility compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)
• Oversee equipment and facility systems including:
  • Refrigeration (ammonia and freon)
  • Electrical and PLC controls
  • Welding, machining, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Utilize SAP, INTERAL, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word for maintenance planning and reporting
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
• Lead safety programs and ensure OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence

• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• Well‑rounded background across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and automation systems
• Experience with maintenance planning systems and inventory control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and INTERAL
• Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley systems is helpful
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Proven experience building and leading maintenance teams
• Must have an established professional network to support building a brand‑new maintenance team
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Hands‑on, proactive leadership style

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or degree preferred
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a variety of industrial environments
• Willing and able to travel extensively in the first year for training at Bridor’s established facilities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full‑time employees
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Company‑paid holidays
• Competitive compensation and long‑term growth opportunities

• Unique, high‑impact opportunity to build a maintenance organization from the ground up
• Direct involvement in a major plant start‑up and long‑term operational strategy
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Exposure to advanced systems and best practices from multiple Bridor facilities

If you are a hands‑on, well‑rounded maintenance leader with deep technical expertise, a strong network, and a passion for building high‑performing teams from the ground up, we want to hear from you. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing