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.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
