Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Food / Meat Manufacturing Location : Upper Midwest (On-Site) Compensation : $100,000 – $120,000+ DOE + Full Benefits Schedule : Monday–Friday, Day Shift (flex based on production needs)

A growing and well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a small but high-performing team in a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, improving equipment uptime, and building strong maintenance systems that support growth.

What You’ll Do

Lead, coach, and schedule a maintenance team supporting daily operations

Own preventive & predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical / electrical / pneumatic / hydraulic systems

Ensure timely equipment setups, changeovers, and repairs

Maintain accurate CMMS and equipment documentation

Partner with Production & Sanitation for safe, efficient operations

Support equipment installs, fabrication, and continuous improvement

Uphold USDA / FDA compliance and strong food safety standards

What You Bring

3+ years of maintenance experience in food or meat processing

Strong multi-skill troubleshooting ability

Experience leading technicians or serving as the go-to lead

Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and equipment manuals

Comfortable working in cold / refrigerated environments

Welding / fabrication and basic PLC exposure preferred

Why This is an Opportunity

Competitive pay with strong 401(k) match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Full benefits package

Employee product discounts

Growth and modernization initiatives underway — your ideas matter

Highly visible role supporting plant leadership

Send your confidential resume directly for immediate consideration : Hillary.Cooley@gogpac.com 608-405-7517

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.

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