generous compensation, 10% bonus, PTO, and more! Opportunity to join a growing food manufacturer with limited red tape About Our Client Our client is a growing food manufacturing company known for developing innovative consumer products and investing heavily in new product development, operational excellence, and market growth. Job Description Maintenance Management Plan, schedule, and supervise daily maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion of reactive and preventive maintenance work. Assign, train, and develop a team of 4 maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, food safety, and continuous improvement. Manage and optimize parts inventory, maintenance spend, and vendor/contractor relationships. Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA, GMP, SQF, and company safety and food safety standards. Maintain accurate CMMS records, work orders, and documentation. Asset Reliability & Maintenance Strategy Develop, implement, and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Analyze equipment performance data to identify and resolve chronic issues. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode & effects analysis (FMEA) on equipment failures. Develop and track maintenance KPIs (MTBF, PM compliance, downtime, etc). Recommend and execute improvements for equipment reliability, process improvements, and energy efficiency. Continuous Improvement Partner with production and FSQA teams to support operational and food safety objectives. Lead capital projects focused on equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and automation. Maintain accurate documentation, including equipment records, work orders, and spare parts inventories. Participate in cross-functional improvement projects, including Value Creation Process (VCP) initiatives to reduce downtime and cost. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with all OSHA, GMP, SQF, and company safety standards. Lead and participate in safety audits and initiatives related to equipment and maintenance activities. Support the EHS team in identifying engineering controls to reduce risk. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in maintenance engineering, or similar roles within food manufacturing, distribution, or a related industry. Supervisory or team lead experience preferred. Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning. Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Commitment to safety and food safety in a manufacturing environment. Strong financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets and capital investments. What's on Offer Competitive salary range: $190,000 - $215,000 USD. 10% bonus PTO Health, Dental, Vision 401k and more!!