We’re looking for a hands-on, driven Maintenance Manager to join our fast-growing, team-oriented produce manufacturing operation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical department in a company that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
As our Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and cost-effective facility. You’ll oversee everything from mechanical systems and control wiring to refrigeration and preventative maintenance — all while leading a skilled team and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
If you're passionate about creating systems that work, developing your team, and making an impact in a company that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all installation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance for facility equipment and infrastructure.
- Lead a structured preventative maintenance program to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Manage parts inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely supply of critical components.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, minor electrical, and control wiring issues across packaging and production lines.
- Coordinate and supervise internal technicians and third-party service providers.
- Enforce strict adherence to GMPs, SQF, OSHA, PPE, hygiene, and safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance schedules, equipment logs, and compliance reports.
- Plan, prioritize, and assign daily maintenance tasks; ensure timely completion of all work orders.
- Train and mentor maintenance technicians; build a strong, safety-focused team.
- Collaborate with leadership on capital projects, facility upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
- Support refrigeration and HVAC systems where applicable.
- Ensure all facility and equipment operations comply with food safety and environmental standards.
Preferred Qualifications & Requirements:
- 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in food manufacturing, produce, or cold storage environments.
- Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong mechanical and equipment knowledge; hands-on experience is essential.
- Familiarity with control wiring, basic electrical, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with refrigeration and/or HVAC systems is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage maintenance inventory, sourcing, and vendor negotiations.
- Demonstrated success in implementing or managing a preventative maintenance program.
- Proficient in CMMS or maintenance tracking systems (preferred).
- Ability to work in cold environments (34–55°F) and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Education Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field required (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred, especially in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Operations Management.
- Technical certifications (e.g., HVAC, refrigeration, PLC controls, electrical systems) are a strong plus.
Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred).
- 3+ years in a supervisory or management role, leading a maintenance or facilities team.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and food processing equipment.
- Experience with control wiring, basic electrical systems, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Exposure to refrigeration systems, compressors, and chillers (a plus).
- Prior experience managing preventative maintenance schedules and vendor relationships.
- Familiarity with CMMS or similar maintenance tracking software.
- Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, SQF, and food safety compliance standards.
