Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Kane Partners LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A company in the food processing industry is seeking a Maintenance & Engineering Leader to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement. This full-time role requires a minimum of 5 years of management experience in engineering and technical service. The successful candidate will optimize technical activities, manage maintenance schedules, and prepare budget plans. Strong leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD are essential. Competitive benefits package available including medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Management/Leadership experience in Engineering, Maintenance, and Technical Service.
• Proven skills in Project Management, budgeting, and cost reduction.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and independent thinker.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, direction, and coordination for all technical activities.
• Ensure line efficiencies, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage Preventative and Predictive Maintenance schedules.
• Prepare and control expense budget and Capital Plan.
• Optimize all plant Utility systems for efficiency.

Skills

Management/Leadership experience

Project Management

Budgeting

Cost reduction

PLC knowledge

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Technical or Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Are you a results‑driven Maintenance & Engineering Leader with a passion for high‑speed food processing? Join our clients’ team to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Coordinate: Provide planning, direction, and coordination for all technical activities, optimizing the use of workers, equipment, and materials.
• Technical Support: Ensure line efficiencies, safety, and environmental compliance through direct technical support and service coordination.
• Maintenance: Own Preventative and Predictive Maintenance schedules and tasks; ensure critical equipment parts are stocked.
• Budget & Capital: Prepare and control the department’s expense budget; develop and execute the Capital Plan in partnership with stakeholders.
• Utility Management: Own and optimize all plant Utility systems (Natural Gas, Electric, Steam, etc.), driving efficiency and cost savings.
• Team Leadership: Administer personnel functions, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and technical staff training.
• Records & Improvement: Maintain plant equipment records and develop master plans to improve plant technologies (making, packing, warehouse, facilities).

Requirements

• 5+ years of Management/Leadership experience leading Engineering, Maintenance, and Technical Service groups, preferably in high‑speed food processing/packaging.
• Technical or Engineering degree preferred.
• Proven skills in Project Management, budgeting, and cost reduction.
• Strong technical background: PLC knowledge and proven electrical and mechanical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional team leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and an independent thinker with a drive for results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Work Authorization: Applicants must have valid, independent authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer, support, or accept any form of sponsorship—whether employer, third‑party, future, contingent, transfer, or otherwise. Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship of any kind. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing and Management

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)