Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: Angola, NY

Angola plant is a small plant 50-75 people. The equipment is more mechanical. Zero robotics.

Green Bean Canning Plant

English speaking is a MUST- Bilingual is not needed.

Must be comfortable with cold weather. HIGHLY prefer local or North East experience

Culture fit is a MUST. They do not have much turnover. Looking for people that will stay for 10+ years.Very close family environment!

Compensation: $110,000–$120,000 base salary + discretionary bonus + relocation assistance (based on location, renter/owner status, etc.)

A leading U.S. food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance operations within a high-volume food production facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who excels in driving equipment reliability, improving uptime, and building strong cross-functional partnerships to support plant performance, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a skilled maintenance team across multiple shifts.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities for all mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering to ensure equipment supports food safety, quality, and throughput goals.
• Create and manage department budgets, vendor relationships, and maintenance KPIs.
• Manage capital projects including equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Use CMMS to manage work orders, track assets, and monitor spare parts inventory.
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Support internal and external audit readiness by maintaining accurate documentation and safety compliance records.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term reliability strategies to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred; equivalent technical experience accepted.
• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding of PLCs, electrical (480V 3-phase), hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Proven experience with CMMS systems and maintenance analytics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects within budget and timeline.
• Deep understanding of food safety and OSHA compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This role offers relocation assistance, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to lead a well-established maintenance organization that plays a critical role in production success.