MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Installation, maintenance & repair Maintenance manager

MAINTENANCE MANAGER.

faribault, minnesota Posted 1 day ago Closes 7/31/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $120,000 - $155,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry installation, maintenance & repair (Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations) Reference number S_176036 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.

Schedule:

Dayshift

Salary:

$120,000 - $155,000/yr

Perks and Benefits:

Personal Time Off (PTO) Medical and Dental Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Group Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan Nine Paid Holidays 401(k) Plan with Company match

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

Skills:

Previous industrial maintenance technician experience PLC and automated equipment knowledge Education within the specific field Proven longevity

Education:

Bachelors Degree in related field (preferred)

Experience:

10+ years

Qualifications:

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. Interested? now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key 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 experience 10+ years skills Previous industrial maintenance technician experiencePLC and automated equipment knowledge Education within the specific field Proven longevity qualifications

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. education High School share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. HS Hitch, Savannah savannahhitch@spherion.com