Food Plant Maintenance Manager — Lead Reliability & Safety

Rust-Oleum; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Vacation days

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Profile Food Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance of production equipment and facilities, lead a team of technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a food manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement, budget management, and reliable operation of equipment within the Elgin, IL site.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in maintenance management in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food processing equipment and GMPs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Manage facility infrastructure including refrigeration and utilities.
• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in maintenance work.
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget and cost controls.
• Maintain inventory records and procure parts cost-effectively.
• Document maintenance activities and generate performance reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency; apply preventive maintenance, RCM, and condition-monitoring techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Strong communication

GMPs knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Profile Food Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance of production equipment and facilities, lead a team of technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a food manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement, budget management, and reliable operation of equipment within the Elgin, IL site.