Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing | Refrigeration & Wastewater

Our client is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations for a high-volume food manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safe operations, and continuous production. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and wastewater systems while managing a multi-shift maintenance team and capital/expense projects. Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Negotiable Requirements: Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues to minimize downtime. Lead and develop the maintenance team across multiple shifts, ensuring strong communication, training, and performance. Oversee maintenance of all plant equipment, including breading, batter, and fryer systems, refrigeration systems, wastewater operations, and facility infrastructure. Manage capital and expense projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution. Design or modify plant layouts to support new equipment, line expansions, or process improvements. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and internal safety programs. Maintain strong relationships with contractors and vendors to support efficient project execution. Support off-shift and weekend operations as needed for emergencies, special projects, or leadership coverage. Qualifications/Must-Haves: Experience managing capital projects and multi-priority workloads. Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or related technical field; equivalent experience accepted. Minimum 5 years of management experience in food manufacturing, specifically with: Bread, Batter, and Fryer Systems, Refrigeration Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operations. Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. Proficiency with CAD concepts, PLC-controlled equipment, Excel, and MS Word. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment. Work Environment: High-noise environment. Temperature ranges from -40F to 110F depending on production zones. Onsite role with exposure to production areas requiring PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses) Maintenance teams may work extended schedules during peak production or major projects; leadership must be able to support and motivate teams through demanding periods. Preferred Skills: Stable work history with 3+ years average tenure. EPA Refrigerant Certification: OSHA 10/30 preferred. Experience in medium-to-large food manufacturing plants with multi-shift operations. Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, motivate, and build a cohesive maintenance culture.