Maintenance Manager

Location: Lumber Bridge, North CarolinaIndustry: Manufacturing & ProductionJob Category: Plant Operations Management

Our Award Winning Client, a nationally recognized manufacturing leader, operates multiple facilities across the United States and has earned numerous industry awards for operational excellence, safety, and performance. They are actively seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee all aspects of maintenance, repair, and improvement initiatives at their 465,000 sq. ft. facility.

This leadership position is ideal for a candidate with deep mechanical knowledge, strong team leadership skills, and a drive to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop a maintenance team consisting of 20 direct and 15 indirect personnel, fostering accountability and performance.

• Lead facility-wide equipment maintenance and repairs while managing vendor partnerships and controlling maintenance-related costs.

• Apply advanced technical skills, functioning at a master-level mechanic proficiency. Must possess expertise in general maintenance, welding, pneumatics, motor controls, wiring, and PLC programming.

• Maintain operational systems including refrigeration and electrical systems (1–3 years minimum experience required).

• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize system uptime and reliability.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with USDA regulations, HACCP standards, sanitation protocols, and pre-operational procedures.

• Coordinate project planning and execution, including weekend rebuilds and vendor-driven M&R initiatives.

• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, including cost-per-pound and Maintenance & Repair (M&R) budget performance. Familiarity with Agristats or similar tools is required.

• Oversee facility infrastructure including HVAC and utility systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience).

• Minimum of 7 years in progressive maintenance management roles within a manufacturing environment, with preference for food or poultry processing.

• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams, including prior experience overseeing 2 or more direct reports and 87 or more indirect personnel.

• Deep knowledge of industry safety standards, regulatory compliance, and technical systems performance.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and financial acumen in cost tracking and analysis.

• Possesses advanced general maintenance skills, welding, pneumatics, wiring, motor controls, PLC

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid relocation assistance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career growth and training opportunities

• National career mobility within an award-winning organization

Job ID: 3344765

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.