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Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Lead — Food Processing

Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Lead — Food Processing

Urban FarmerManteno, IL, US
11 days ago
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Job description

Why this role matters

Our facility’s performance defines our product quality and our customer promise. As our Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Lead, you’ll orchestrate people, processes, and parts so equipment runs reliably, safely, and efficiently—every shift, every day.

Your impact

  • Design and execute a robust preventive maintenance plan to maximize uptime and equipment efficiency.
  • Schedule and coordinate maintenance to protect production flow; supervise a crew of skilled and semi-skilled technicians.
  • Uphold a safe, healthy workplace—partner with the Director to enforce company policies, food safety, quality standards, and OSHA guidelines.
  • Support regulatory readiness across industry, local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Own spare parts management : POs, vendor negotiations, and the end-to-end procurement cycle.
  • Collaborate with the Director to develop a proactive maintenance strategy rooted in reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Assist in personnel management : performance reviews, scheduling, hiring participation, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Oversee complex repairs; source and direct subcontractors for specialized work; manage maintenance contracts.
  • Continuously improve tools, methods, and workflows to lift productivity and control costs.
  • Produce clear maintenance reporting to track activities, issues, and resolutions.
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety rules, OSHA standards, and company policies.
  • Promote compliance with GMP, Food Safety, and Plant Safety; encourage immediate reporting of any Food Safety or Quality concerns.
  • Other duties as assigned by your Manager.

What you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years in maintenance management, ideally in a food manufacturing setting.
  • Technical depth across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving strengths.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance software / CMMS.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a fast-paced team.
  • Physical requirements

  • Regular travel across the facility; standing, walking, ladder / stair use as needed.
  • Hands-on tool and equipment handling requiring fine motor skills.
  • Occasional lifts up to 50 lbs. (tools, parts, materials).
  • Exposure to noise, temperature extremes, wet / humid areas, dust / fumes / airborne particles; potential work at heights or in confined spaces.
  • Strong safety mindset with consistent PPE use and procedure adherence.
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