Maintenance Manager

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EDI Specialists, Inc.
Lumber Bridge, NC, United States
  • Construction
  • FullTime
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M aintenance Manager Food Manufacturing Facility****

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all aspects of maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement for a large-scale food manufacturing facility. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facility Maintenance & Operations: Oversee maintenance, repair, and upgrades of facility systems and equipment. Manage vendor relationships and control costs.

  • Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of direct and indirect maintenance personnel to ensure operational excellence.

  • Budget & Performance Management: Monitor and meet maintenance-related metrics, including cost and budget adherence.

  • Compliance & Safety: Implement and enforce safety programs, ensuring compliance with USDA, HACCP, and other relevant regulatory standards.

  • Project Oversight: Manage major rebuilds and coordinate with vendors for effective execution of maintenance projects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

  • 7 years of progressive maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment (food processing preferred).

  • Proven experience managing a shift or entire maintenance operation.

  • Strong financial acumen with experience in maintenance cost analysis.

  • In-depth knowledge of HACCP, USDA sanitation, and pre-operation guidelines.

  • 1-3 years of refrigeration and electrical systems experience.

Skills & Certifications (Required):

  • Experience managing staff (Direct and Indirect).

  • Master-level practical knowledge of general maintenance: welding, pneumatics, wiring, motor controls, PLCs.

  • Must be hands-on and able to mentor and train staff on the plant floor.

Candidate Profile:

  • Core competencies: honesty & integrity, effective communication, adaptability, team building, results-driven

  • Must be comfortable being on the plant floor, teaching, observing, and mentoring

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