Industrial Maintenance Manager

Industrial Maintenance Manager at Dietz & Watson

As a key leader within Dietz & Watson’s advanced food manufacturing facility, the Maintenance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across a 24/7 operation. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to maintaining the high standards that define our company.

At Dietz & Watson, our mission is “to provide the best meat and cheese products on the market by adhering to our guiding principles: choice, quality, transparency, and family.” These values are deeply embedded in our culture and operations, influencing every decision we make—from the ingredients we source to the craftsmanship and care that goes into every product. Our long‑standing commitment to quality above all, transparency in our processes, and the belief that “it’s a family thing” guide our work every day.

As the Maintenance Manager, you will uphold these same principles by ensuring the facility runs safely, efficiently, and with excellence—supporting our legacy of doing things the right way since 1939.

• Build and maintain a cohesive, collaborative maintenance team across all three shifts.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to the maintenance department.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors, ensuring safe, efficient work practices.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Provide effective onthejob training and performance management, including evaluations and corrective actions.

• Maintain real‑time awareness of maintenance challenges and develop effective corrective strategies.
• Create and implement procedures to reduce equipment downtime and prevent future failures.
• Partner with Operations to develop, optimize, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment life and performance.
• Plan and utilize scheduled downtime to complete repairs, replacements, and maintenance projects.
• Develop and execute maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives aligned with operational goals.

• Direct and coordinate daily maintenance activities and work assignments.
• Maintain clear communication with Operations to ensure maintenance needs are prioritized and addressed.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation for audits and compliance.
• Oversee and maintain an efficient spare parts inventory.
• Ensure warranty claims are processed and tracked appropriately.
• Work with chemical treatment companies to ensure proper operation of boilers, refrigeration condensers, and water softeners.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain compliance with local and state regulatory requirements.
• Manage external contractors and service providers.
• Prepare cost estimates and project proposals for senior leadership and ownership.

• BS degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in processed meats, including preparation, thermal processing, and packaging.
• 5+ years of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Maryland Wastewater Operator and Superintendent Certification within 180 days of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with hands‑on knowledge of:
  Steam generation and low‑pressure boiler systems.
• Thermal oil boiler systems.
• Industrial refrigeration systems.
• Electrical distribution systems.
• Robotic palletizing equipment.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) principles.

• Capability to stand in one place for 30% of the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Capability to walk throughout department for 70% of the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Requires the frequent use of both hands and arms.
• Requires the ability to lift overhead using both arms.
• Capabi…