Maintenance Engineering Manager

What You'll Do

• Direct maintenance strategy across the plant to maximize production efficiency while protecting equipment longevity and product quality.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager and other department leaders, presenting a united front on strategy and direction.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with ammonia refrigeration and electrical safety programs, and champion safety initiatives plant-wide.
• Develop capital expenditure recommendations and coordinate capital projects with plant departments.
• Build and manage the maintenance department's operating plan and budget.
• Establish and maintain SOPs covering maintenance, parts, inventory, energy management, and related functions.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Address performance issues promptly, consistently, and confidentially, while coaching and mentoring your team.
• Foster a culture of respect, cooperation, and open communication.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory product safety requirements.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing a maintenance department, including supervisory responsibility.
• Experience managing facility and manufacturing maintenance; food industry experience strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of production equipment, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of project management, safety programs, and production operations.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills paired with sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance (PM) programs.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM) certification or knowledge is a plus.
• Comfortable collaborating across teams and departments at every level of the company.

Skills That Set You Up for Success

• Clear, confident communicator who builds trust with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A true team player who works well with staff at every level of the organization.
• Able to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressure with flexibility.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• This role requires availability for weekend and off-shift on-call work, with occasional travel.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing is required.

Working Environment