Sr Maintenance Manager

Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Senior Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership for all maintenance and facility operations. This position oversees the Maintenance Manager and the overall maintenance team, ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all equipment, facilities, utilities, and maintenance programs. The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for developing maintenance strategies, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with all company, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and develop the Maintenance Manager and maintenance department personnel to achieve operational and organizational goals.
• Establish department goals, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop long-term maintenance, capital improvement, and equipment reliability strategies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Provide oversight of all maintenance operations, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure effective planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance activities through the Maintenance Manager and team.
• Drive improvements in maintenance processes, equipment uptime, and overall plant performance.
• Develop and manage annual maintenance operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Evaluate and approve maintenance expenditures, equipment purchases, contractor services, and inventory investments.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, food safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Champion plant safety initiatives and ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained and equipped.
• Partner with Human Resources and department leadership to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching for the Maintenance Manager and key maintenance team members.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all equipment, facilities, utilities, and support systems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Education required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management or other related field preferred.
• Technical Training (Preferred)
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/ CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 7-10 Years Maintenance Experience
• Minimum of 5 Years Supervisory Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership and organizational management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial maintenance systems, reliability programs, and asset management practices.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, automation, controls, HVAC, utilities, and facility maintenance.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience leading capital improvement projects and vendor relationships.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMP requirements, food safety standards, and environmental compliance.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting tools.

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions. Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).