Maintenance Manager
A well-established and growing food manufacturer is urgently seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance strategy and ensure high reliability performance across a fast-paced, refrigerated production environment.
This is a key leadership role with strong long-term stability and the ability to make immediate operational impact.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-shift maintenance team
- Ensure uptime and mechanical / electrical reliability across the facility
- Own preventive & predictive maintenance systems (CMMS)
- Troubleshoot equipment, utilities, and refrigeration / cooler systems
- Partner closely with Operations and Safety to support plant goals
- Oversee maintenance planning, capital projects, and contractor work
- Support strict food safety and regulatory requirements
Ideal Profile
5+ years in maintenance leadership within food or protein manufacturingStrong electrical troubleshooting background requiredExperience working in cooler / chilled processing environmentsPork / meat background highly preferred strong local food candidates consideredProven ability to coach, build structure, and elevate reliabilityWhy This Opportunity
Competitive compensation with additional pay beyond standard scheduleHigh visibility reporting to plant leadershipTight-knit culture & strong operational supportLocal talent strongly preferred very fast interview processApply in confidence. Send your resume directly to : Hillary Cooley Search Consultant, Food & Beverage Manufacturing