Maintenance Manager Albany, NY | $100,000-$120,000 base salary | 10% target bonus Onsite in the Albany Capital Region | Monday-Friday, first shift, with on-call and off-hours flexibility Build a stronger maintenance operation A food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead its maintenance team, reduce unplanned downtime, and build a more proactive maintenance operation.
This role offers the opportunity to put better systems in place, strengthen preventive maintenance, and help the plant run more safely and consistently. It is a strong fit for a practical leader who enjoys developing people, solving recurring equipment problems, and turning improvement plans into daily habits. What you'll be doing Lead maintenance personnel through clear priorities, coaching, scheduling, and performance expectations. Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime. Improve work-order planning, maintenance-system use, spare-parts readiness, and repair scheduling. Partner with production and engineering on equipment improvements and smaller capital projects. Manage maintenance spending while protecting safety, food quality, and equipment performance. What you'll bring 5+ years of relevant maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related experience, with demonstrated technical-team leadership. Experience improving preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and maintenance work processes. Working knowledge of maintenance systems, spare-parts/MRO practices, equipment troubleshooting, and safe work procedures. An undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work onsite, with flexibility for on-call coverage, off-hours issues, and weekend needs. Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Preferred qualifications Food or beverage manufacturing experience. At least one year in a manager-level role. Relevant electrical, refrigeration, boiler, welding, or other maintenance credentials. Why this opportunity Own improvements that directly affect daily plant performance. Develop a technical team and help establish stronger maintenance practices. Work closely with plant leadership on operating priorities and equipment investments. Apply with your resume to explore the opportunity in a confidential conversation. MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@themohrgrp.com #LI-NM1