Maintenance Manager

Job Description

A growing, highly automated food manufacturing facility is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager near Green Bay, WI to lead plant maintenance and reliability efforts.

Position Summary: The Maintenance Manager leads and develops a team of 4-5 maintenance technicians while working alongside them on the plant floor. This role is responsible for equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position reports directly to the site's senior operations leader and plays a key role in maintaining production uptime and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team
• Provide hands-on technical support across processing and packaging equipment
• Manage and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls issues
• Support automation and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure maintenance activities meet safety and compliance standards
• Coordinate urgent repairs and minimize downtime
• Partner with operations to improve equipment performance and reliability

Qualifications

• Maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing, dairy manufacturing or similar industries
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with automation and controls systems preferred
• Knowledge of PLCs, refrigeration, and ammonia systems is a plus
• Demonstrated career stability and team leadership capability
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Work Schedule

• Primarily weekday day-shift hours
• Occasional nights or weekends may be required for urgent maintenance needs

What's Offered

• Performance-based bonus program with benefits and retirement
• Relocation assistance available

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