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Maintenance Manager
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The Judge Group
Powderly, KY (In Person)
$130,000 Salary, Full-Time
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A leading Ready‑to‑Eat (RTE) food manufacturer is seeking a hands‑on, technically strong Maintenance Manager to lead a multi‑shift maintenance organization in a high‑volume facility. This is a high‑visibility role overseeing all plant maintenance, refrigeration/PSM, electrical systems, and equipment reliability for a 325-350 employee operation. If you're a decisive maintenance leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for uptime, safety, and continuous improvement — this role is built for you. Compensation & Relocation You can earn up to $130,000 total (salary + bonus) in your first year , depending on experience Strong benefits Relocation assistance provided Opportunity to lead a large, skilled maintenance team in a growing operation Team You'll Lead You will manage 16 direct reports , including: 2 Maintenance Leads Maintenance Technicians Electricians Refrigeration Technicians PSM Coordinator Parts Coordinator Maintenance operates across 3 shifts supporting a 2‑shift production schedule. What You'll Do Lead, coach, and develop the entire maintenance team Schedule technicians to optimize PMs, work orders, and repairs Ensure compliance with personnel policies, QA standards, and plant procedures Maintain accurate equipment documentation and CMMS records ( E‑Maintenance ) Oversee contractors, bid small projects, and manage installations Diagnose equipment issues and support root cause analysis Manage HVAC, boilers, chilled water, compressed air, electrical distribution, and RTE production equipment Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings Ensure safe, compliant contractor operations Align maintenance downtime with production needs and communicate outage plans Drive continuous improvement to prevent repeat failures What You Bring High School Diploma required; AS/BS preferred 7+ years of supervisory/management experience in industrial maintenance Food & beverage manufacturing experience required Strong knowledge of refrigeration or PSM Advanced CMMS experience ( E‑Maintenance strongly preferred ) Strong PLC troubleshooting (programming a plus), VFDs, and 480V electrical Experience with boilers, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, and utilities Thorough understanding of OSHA and safety standards Strong time‑management, prioritization, and communication skills Understanding of GMPs in food manufacturing Why This Role Stands Out Lead a large, multi‑discipline maintenance team in a high‑volume RTE facility High autonomy and visibility with plant leadership Opportunity to modernize systems, improve reliability, and elevate maintenance performance Relocation support makes the transition seamless If you're a technically strong, people‑focused maintenance leader ready to make a major impact in Powderly, KY — this is your next move. Apply today #JDP #MaintenanceManager #IndustrialMaintenance #FoodManufacturing #RTEFoods #PSM #RefrigerationTech #MaintenanceLeadership #ManufacturingCareers #EngineeringJobs #KentuckyJobs #NowHiring By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.