Maintenance Manager

Job description LaSalle Network is hiring a Maintenance Manager for a nationally recognized food manufacturer in Cherokee, Iowa. This Maintenance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring smooth daily plant operations by leading maintenance teams, driving preventive maintenance programs, and improving equipment reliability across the facility. If you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoy leading teams, this opportunity is for you! Maintenance Manager Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians with a focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Design and execute maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability. Leverage CMMS tools to manage work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance schedules. Oversee HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems (high and low voltage) to ensure compliance. Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify improvement opportunities. Manage capital projects, including equipment installs and facility upgrades. Read and interpret schematics and technical drawings for troubleshooting. Champion safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Maintenance Manager Requirements:

10+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment Prior leadership experience at the supervisory or managerial level Strong mechanical and electrical expertise Proven ability to motivate, lead, and develop high-performing teams This is a direct hire opportunity that requires a fully on-site schedule in Cherokee, Iowa. This position offers a pay range between $120,000 to $130,000 annually. Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401k and match program, and PTO/vacation time.

If you are interested in the Maintenance Manager role, please apply today! Relocation package possible for a qualified candidate. Thank you, Rachel Stewart Senior Project Manager LaSalle Network LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change. Keywords maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro cherokee plant-operations planned-maintenance mentoring environment-health-and-safety-hsse continuous-improvement-process-cip planning-and-design visual-art-design product-development-and-design downtime computerized-maintenance-management-system-cmms hvac-heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning low-voltage compliance periodic-inspections capital-project troubleshooting regulatory-compliance food-manufacturing ecology-environment salary-range vision-care vision-insurance life-insurance 401k sep-ira-401k retirement-savings-401-k paid-time-off time-and-attendance