Chief Maintenance & Reliability Officer

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans is seeking a Vice President of Maintenance to lead maintenance across our production facilities, ensuring equipment performance, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will shape strategy, oversee safety-driven teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement, partnering with the COO and executive team to optimize uptime and efficiency in poultry operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive maintenance management experience in poultry/food processing or related manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record leading large, multi-site operations with complex equipment and automation.
• Regulatory knowledge of food safety standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, project management, and capital planning.
• Proficiency with CMMS, data analytics, and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the maintenance strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth targets, and production schedules.
• Lead long-term planning for asset management, facility upgrades, and technology integration to sustain and enhance operational capabilities.
• Collaborate with COO to forecast capital expenditures, resource needs, and future maintenance requirements.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and life span.
• Ensure the effective functioning of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and HVAC systems integral to processing and storage.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for facility maintenance including response times, completion rates, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee scheduling and execution of maintenance activities to minimize disruption to production lines and product flow.
• Direct and mentor a team across multiple locations; promote a high-performance culture and talent development.
• Develop, manage, and control the annual maintenance budget; monitor expenditures and identify efficiency gains.
• Ensure facilities comply with USDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines; lead safety policies and training.
• Identify and implement best practices and automation solutions to enhance maintenance outcomes and efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis for high-impact issues and support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Safety Orientation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

CMMS

Data analytics

Job description

Bell & Evans is seeking a Vice President of Maintenance to lead maintenance across our production facilities, ensuring equipment performance, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will shape strategy, oversee safety-driven teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement, partnering with the COO and executive team to optimize uptime and efficiency in poultry operations.