About the role
Description
The Maintenance Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of all production and facility equipment within a beverage manufacturing environment. This role actively participates in troubleshooting and repairs while leading the maintenance team to ensure maximum line uptime, product quality, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and lead hands-on maintenance and repairs on beverage production equipment including fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, mixers, pasteurizers, and packaging lines
Manage daily maintenance activities to support production schedules and minimize downtime
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance technicians
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies, including off-shift support as required
Partner with Production, Quality, and Sanitation teams to support GMP and food safety requirements
Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, SQF/BRC, and company safety standards
Maintain accurate CMMS records including work orders, PMs, spare parts, and downtime tracking
Manage spare parts inventory, vendors, and contractors
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment issues
Support line upgrades, new equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred
7+ years of maintenance experience in food or beverage manufacturing
3+ years in a supervisory or lead maintenance role
Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and basic controls troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred)
CMMS experience and preventive maintenance knowledge
Experience working in GMP and sanitation-controlled environments
Skills & Competencies
Hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise
Strong leadership and team development skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-uptime manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Root cause analysis and continuous improvement mindset (Lean/TPM a plus)
Working Conditions
Manufacturing environment with noise, wet conditions, and moving equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
Flexible schedule with on-call availability
Key Performance Indicators
Equipment uptime and unplanned downtime reduction
Preventive maintenance completion rate
OEE improvement
Safety and compliance metrics
Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Training and development opportunities