Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing to join their team. This role is ideal for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, equipment uptime, and continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of cutting‑edge food production equipment.
• Growth: Lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement, and shape the future of maintenance operations.
• Innovation: Work with advanced technologies including PLCs, CMMS, and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of plant maintenance, ensuring optimal performance of production equipment and facility systems.
• Collaborate closely with production and operations teams to coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and process improvements.
• Manage departmental budgets and lead capital expenditure projects to support plant growth and modernization.
• Champion safety, product quality, and efficiency through the implementation of best practices and compliance programs.
• Develop and deliver training programs for maintenance staff, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Utilize CMMS (preferably EMaint) to monitor, analyze, and improve key maintenance metrics such as asset utilization, cost control, and schedule compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLCs, electrical systems, HVAC, and building utilities.
• Prepare reports, analyze operational data, and recommend solutions to enhance plant reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of maintenance personnel.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships for equipment, parts, and services.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, maintenance, or related field.
• HACCP or food safety certification preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in maintenance management within a food manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on expertise with CMMS platforms (EMaint experience preferred).
• Solid knowledge of PLCs, electrical systems, and automation technologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to respond to urgent issues and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation Range: $100,000-$130,000 + 10% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Maintenance Manager looking for an exciting and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled