Maintenance Manager

Job Summary The Maintenance Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to drive world-class asset management and equipment reliability across all production lines, physical facilities, utility systems, and grounds. This role manages all aspects of the maintenance department, including capital planning, budget management, technical staffing, spare parts inventory control, and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will cultivate a highly engaged team culture focused on eliminating root-cause equipment failures while strictly upholding plant safety, food safety, and regulatory quality compliance.

Compensation:

$120,000 - $155,000 annually (Dependent on experience)

Schedule :

Dayshift Location:

Faribault, MN Benefits :

Health, vision, and dental insurance; PTO; Holiday pay; Flexible spending account; 401

K Responsibilities Supervisory Direction:

Provide continuous coaching, structure, and strategic vision to Maintenance Supervisors to build strong operational execution plans.

Staffing & Scheduling:

Lead department staffing activities, including interviewing and candidate selection, while effectively controlling overtime and work schedules to balance plant uptime with budget constraints.

Performance & Development:

Oversee employee performance appraisals, manage training paths, handle resolving grievances or disciplinary actions, and foster career development.

Culture of Growth:

Promote an inclusive, high-morale workplace culture that champions proactive communication, professional development, and corporate values.

PM Strategy & Optimization:

Continuously audit and measure the impact of the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, utilizing asset data patterns, monitoring tech, and mechanic feedback to refine activities.

Budget Oversight:

Design, monitor, and aggressively manage the seasonal and annual department operational budgets.

Scorecard Evaluation:

Drive measurable plant efficiency by tracking and optimizing key department metrics

Requirements:

Professional Longevity:

Minimum of 10 years of proven manufacturing supervision and leadership experience within industrial maintenance or process engineering environments.

Industry Background:

Thorough, hands-on knowledge of food manufacturing or automated processing plant environments is highly preferred.

Technical Competence:

High proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools, combined with deep familiarity with automated food packaging equipment and facility utility infrastructures.

Automation Familiarity:

Solid working knowledge of PLCs , electronic machinery controls, pneumatic/hydraulic networks, and troubleshooting diagnostics.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Industrial Management :

10 years (Required)

Food Manufacturing :

6 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Faribault, MN 55021 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Faribault, MN 55021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person