Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Position Overview
The Maintenance Manager will lead and develop the maintenance function for manufacturing and food production facilities, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical and process equipment. This role is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical systems, managing maintenance staff and contractors, and driving continuous improvement to maximize equipment availability, product quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and schedule a team of technicians and contractors; recruit, train and evaluate performance to build a high-performing maintenance organization.
• Develop, implement and oversee preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems including motors, drives, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and packaging equipment.
• Plan and execute shutdowns, changeovers and capital projects, coordinating with production to minimize impact on output.
• Manage spare parts inventory, procurement and supplier relationships to ensure critical parts availability and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food-safety standards (e.g., OSHA, HACCP, SQF/BRC), enforce lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
• Monitor and report maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, OEE and downtime; use data-driven analysis to identify root causes and implement reliability improvements.
• Maintain and optimize the CMMS (e.g., Maximo, Fiix, SAP) for work orders, asset history and planning.
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, control costs and forecast capital requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (RCM, TPM, 5S) to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology or related field, or equivalent technical diploma with substantial experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing environments; experience in the food industry strongly preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills; experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Hands-on experience with food processing and packaging equipment, refrigeration and utility systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food-safety standards and regulatory requirements (HACCP, SQF/BRC) and facility sanitation practices.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning, as well as data analysis for reliability improvement.
• Proven leadership and team development skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience managing budgets, projects and external contractors; ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies.

Benefits

- Medical Dental and Vision

- 401k

- PTO

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$70000 - $90000 USD per year