Manager Maintenance (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Manager Maintenance (Manufacturing): Leading maintenance operations and reliability initiatives at a production plant with an accent on equipment performance, preventive maintenance systems, and budget management. Focus on driving a culture of reliability, optimizing work processes, and managing cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Location: Must be based in Park Rapids, MN, USA (Onsite)

Salary: $95,020 – $142,520

Company

A leading global manufacturer and Fortune 500 company dedicated to food production with a focus on innovation and employee growth.

What you will do

• Lead and provide direction to maintenance planners, supervisors, and inventory teams.
• Support reliability systems including preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance.
• Drive root cause analysis programs to permanently eliminate equipment failures.
• Manage maintenance repair and operations (MRO) spares strategy and purchasing processes.
• Develop and maintain plant maintenance budgets and capital program execution.
• Collaborate with production leaders to maximize site-wide reliability improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) required.
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proficiency in computer software including CAD, MS Office, and MS Project.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability culture.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Maximo or SAP software.
• Basic accounting knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off and well-being programs.
• Employee stock purchase program and financial planning services.