Maintenance Manager
A leading global manufacturer in the food and confectionery industry is seeking a passionate and experienced Maintenance & Facilities Manager to lead plant maintenance operations and ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all equipment and infrastructure. This is a critical leadership role that supports production uptime, food safety compliance, and long-term capital planning.
Key Responsibilities
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance for production lines, packaging systems, refrigeration, and utilities. Drive uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve KPIs such as OEE, MTTR, and MTBF.
Manage the plant's CMMS to ensure accurate asset records, work order tracking, and maintenance scheduling aligned with production needs.
Oversee HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, boilers, and wastewater systems. Ensure facility infrastructure meets food safety and regulatory standards.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, HACCP, and food safety audit requirements. Support internal and external audits with proper documentation and sanitation practices.
Manage inventory of critical spare parts and MRO supplies. Optimize stock levels, control costs, and streamline procurement processes.
Lead and develop a team of mechanics, electricians, and utility operators. Foster a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement.
Scope and manage capital projects related to equipment upgrades and facility improvements. Support new product introductions and operational excellence initiatives.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations. Promote a proactive safety culture and enforce LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.
Partner with Production, QA, Engineering, and EHS teams to align maintenance efforts with business goals and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a technical field required; Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred
- 5-7 years of maintenance/engineering experience in manufacturing
- Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems (HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, etc.)
- Experience in food manufacturing and regulatory compliance (GMP, HACCP, OSHA)
- Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance planning
- Familiarity with lean tools (TPM, RCA, PDCA, 5S) and capital project management
- Strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills
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