Maintenance Manager

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together! As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens. Competitive salary and Annual bonus program Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA Dental/Vision Insurance and several supplemental Insurance options Retirement savings plan with employer contribution Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity Referral program An environment that fosters learning and professional development Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Your daily role:

Leadership & Team Management

• Proven ability to lead, train, and evaluate maintenance staff while coordinating daily assignments and long-term goals. Technical Maintenance Expertise
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and capital project management. Safety & Compliance
• Experience managing safety programs (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, PSM, HazMat, GMP, SQF) and ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal regulations. Process & Efficiency Improvement
• Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and control costs. Communication & Cross-Department Collaboration
• Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate with production, distribution, and other departments to achieve operational goals.

Your profile:

Technical Maintenance Skills

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; write lockout procedures; and troubleshoot/repair complex maintenance systems. Industrial Equipment Knowledge
• Hands-on experience with refrigeration processes, electrical systems (24-13,200 volts), and a wide range of tools/instruments (e.g., calipers, lathes, grinders, volt/amp meters). Safety & Compliance
• Applied knowledge of safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and working safely in environments with chemicals, solvents, noise, and extreme temperatures. Physical Capability
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs, work in varied physical positions (climbing, bending, reaching), and safely use lifts and heavy machinery. Experience & Education
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience (food industry preferred) with a High School Diploma required; Associate's degree in food process engineering preferred.

Pay Range:

100k to 120k annually We're looking for people like you! Come grow with Nortera! Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.