Head of Maintenance – Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Confidential

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Confidential in Madison, WI is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its multi-site food and beverage facilities to lead maintenance across production sites and build a formal program as the company scales into a new start-up facility.

The role is hands-on and requires leading a ~12-person team, standing up a CMMS-based system, owning MRO spend and commissioning new equipment, while partnering with plant leadership on staffing and weekend coverage in a 24/7 operation with GMP/HACCP/OSHA compliance

Qualifications

5+ years in a maintenance leadership role, ideally in food or beverage manufacturing.
Proven experience building or overhauling a maintenance program — not just maintaining one.
Comfort managing budgets, vendors, and a technical team that includes controls staff.
No specific degree required — we're prioritizing hands-on experience and leadership track record.

Responsibilities

Lead a maintenance team of ~12 through a foreman.
Stand up and manage a CMMS-based parts and work-order system.
Own MRO cost control and drive down maintenance spend without sacrificing reliability.
Support commissioning of new equipment and facility systems, including air handling and refrigeration.
Partner with plant leadership on staffing, scheduling, and weekend coverage in a 24/7, multi-shift environment.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA; support audit readiness (SQF/BRC a plus).