Head of Maintenance & Facilities - Food Processing Plant

US Foods; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to direct operations of production equipment and facility systems across our refrigerated and warehouse environments. You will supervise maintenance staff, manage CMMS, coordinate vendors, ensure OSHA/EPA/USDA compliance, and develop long-range capital plans with a focus on safety and continuity.

In this role, you’ll oversee maintenance budgets, lead cross-site improvements, and travel up to 10% to support operations at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility or maintenance leadership roles.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills in managing maintenance teams.
• Expert knowledge of production and facility equipment operations.
• Proficiency in CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, ammonia systems, and refrigeration.
• Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations and documentation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases for capital investments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and facility-related software platforms.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) is expected to support maintenance operations at other locations.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance operations for all production and facility systems, including grinders, Multivac machines, HVAC, ammonia refrigeration, and other mission-critical assets.
• Supervise and develop maintenance staff and ensure effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or equivalent platform to manage PM schedules, track repairs, and analyze performance data.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, USDA, and other applicable standards, including documentation and routine audits.
• Lead vendor and contractor coordination, including performance management, COI documentation, and service contract oversight.
• Develop and execute long-range capital maintenance and replacement plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and justification.
• Maintain operational readiness through proactive equipment assessments and collaboration with production leadership.
• Respond to unplanned maintenance events with urgency to minimize downtime and impact to operations.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and insurance carriers to address audit findings and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee facility-wide infrastructure, including sanitation systems, office space, docks, and building grounds.
• Travel up to 10% to support consistency and alignment across regional or cross-site maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS

HVAC systems

Ammonia refrigeration

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Team development

Safety culture

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility management software

Job description

US Foods is seeking an experienced Maintenance Leader to direct operations of production equipment and facility systems across our refrigerated and warehouse environments. You will supervise maintenance staff, manage CMMS, coordinate vendors, ensure OSHA/EPA/USDA compliance, and develop long-range capital plans with a focus on safety and continuity.

In this role, you’ll oversee maintenance budgets, lead cross-site improvements, and travel up to 10% to support operations at multiple locations.