Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager 703 West Madison Street, Waterloo, WI 53594 $115,000

• $135,000 a year
• Full-time $115,000
• $135,000 a year
• Full-time Company Description Van Holten's is a family-owned company based in Waterloo, WI, and the inventor of the Pickle-In-A-Pouch. For 128 years, we've built a stable, growing business by pairing bold ideas with strong execution. We like to have fun and don't take ourselves too seriously
• but we take our results seriously. The Role The Maintenance Manager owns equipment reliability and uptime across production, packaging, and facility systems. You'll lead a team of 6 technicians, set priorities, and drive execution on the floor. This is a hands-on role with real ownership
• you're expected to make an impact, improve how maintenance is done, and deliver results.

Success is measured by uptime, reduced downtime, strong PM execution, and a team that performs. What You'll Own Maintenance Leadership & Execution Own day-to-day maintenance across all shifts Manage and prioritize work through the CMMS (work orders, PMs, repairs) Set priorities based on urgency, production impact, and reliability Lead response to breakdowns and unplanned downtime Stay close to the floor and step in hands-on when needed Hold the team accountable for execution, urgency, and follow-through Reliability & Continuous Improvement Improve uptime and reduce unplanned downtime Strengthen PM programs so they actually drive reliability Identify repeat issues and lead root cause problem solving Reduce reactive work and improve how maintenance is planned Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6 maintenance technicians Build troubleshooting capability and technical depth across the team Set expectations and hold people accountable to performance standards Operations & Systems Partner with Production to minimize downtime and disruption Coordinate work around production and sanitation schedules Use CMMS and maintenance data to drive decisions, not just track work Manage parts, contractors, and resources to support uptime Safety & Food Safety Maintain strong safety practices across all maintenance work Ensure equipment is ready for startup following maintenance and sanitation Prevent contamination risks and support SQF/GMP standards What You Bring Proven ability to lead and hold a maintenance team accountable Strong hands-on technical skills across mechanical, electrical, and equipment systems Experience running maintenance operations, including PMs and reliability Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced environment Experience using CMMS to manage and drive work Clear, direct communicator who works well across teams Mindset to improve systems, not just maintain them Work Schedule & Environment Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 5:30 AM-2:30 PM Flexibility required to support off-shifts and unplanned issues Based on the production floor in a fast-paced environment Hands-on involvement is expected

Compensation:

$115K

• 135K base + bonus + full benefits package

Pay:

$115,000.00

• $135,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person