First-Shift Maintenance Manager - Plant Reliability Leader

Conagra Brands; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Health benefits

Bonus incentive opportunity

401(k) matching and stock purchase

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Manager at our Macomb Township facility to lead maintenance operations, drive reliability, and partner cross-functionally to deliver operational excellence. You will manage the maintenance budget, oversee contractors, and champion safety and GMP standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Relocation assistance is available for this position; preference given to local candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or technical field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and controls systems.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, reliability practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance or similar systems preferred.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared, or ultrasound preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant maintenance function to reduce downtime and improve plant efficiency.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the maintenance team.
• Promote safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across maintenance activities.
• Oversee SAP Plant Maintenance adoption and maintenance metrics.
• Manage contractor relationships and maintenance services for planned and unplanned work.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to improve equipment performance.

Skills

PLCs & controls knowledge

Maintenance systems & reliability

Problem solving & data analysis

Communication & collaboration

Organizational & time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Maintenance Manager at our Macomb Township facility to lead maintenance operations, drive reliability, and partner cross-functionally to deliver operational excellence. You will manage the maintenance budget, oversee contractors, and champion safety and GMP standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Relocation assistance is available for this position; preference given to local candidates.