Maintenance Manager
Job in
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 70123, USA
Listed on 2026-01-28
Listing for:
Redline Recruits
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Plant Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and reliability operations at a high-volume food manufacturing/distribution facility in the New Orleans area. This role owns all aspects of plant maintenance, with a strong emphasis on ammonia refrigeration systems
, equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who has managed maintenance teams in food or beverage environments and has direct experience with anhydrous ammonia refrigeration
.
- Lead and manage the plant maintenance team (mechanics, technicians, contractors)
- Own maintenance strategy, execution, and reliability performance for all plant assets
- Oversee ammonia refrigeration systems
, including safety, compliance, and system uptime - Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, EPA, and food safety regulations
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Manage maintenance budgets, parts inventory, and vendor relationships
- Partner with Operations to improve equipment uptime and throughput
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action for equipment failures
- Support capital projects, equipment installs, and plant improvements
- Foster a strong safety culture across the maintenance organization
- 7+ years of maintenance experience in food or beverage manufacturing
- 3+ years in a maintenance leadership or management role
- Hands‑on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems (required)
- Strong knowledge of PSM, OSHA safety standards, and mechanical integrity
- Experience leading maintenance teams in a 24/7 production environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced plant setting
- Technical degree or engineering background
- Experience in refrigerated or cold‑storage food operations
- CMMS experience (PMs, work orders, KPIs)
- RETA or IIAR training/certification
- Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement exposure
- Critical leadership role with high visibility
- Stable operation with long‑term growth
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on plant performance and reliability
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