Maintenance Manager

HiFyve; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee reliability efforts at a high-speed dairy facility. This critical role involves leading a skilled team to ensure optimal operation of complex systems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in maintenance leadership and relevant engineering qualifications.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food or dairy manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC, and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of processing and packaging systems.
• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.

Skills

Maintenance Leadership

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

PLC Systems

Lean

TPM

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Certifications in refrigeration, electrical, or related maintenance fields

Tools

CMMS

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Maintenance Manager for a food and beverage manufacturer in Baltimore, MD Needed!!

Shift: Day Shift with 24/7 responsibility (support from off-shift leaders)

Benefits: Full benefits package

Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Role:

We’re hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead reliability efforts at a high-speed dairy manufacturing facility. This role oversees a skilled team and ensures the performance of UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL systems in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance of processing and packaging systems, including UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL equipment
• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automation issues on high-speed equipment
• Ensure regulatory compliance with food safety standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally on equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects
• Manage parts inventory, vendor support, and maintenance documentation in CMMS
• Monitor KPIs and prepare for internal and external audits

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Certifications in refrigeration, electrical, or related maintenance fields

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food or dairy manufacturing
• Direct, hands-on experience with UHT, aseptic, ultra-pasteurized, and ESL systems (required)
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, PLC, and utility systems (boilers, ammonia, CIP, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve maintenance reliability
• Proficiency with CMMS and continuous improvement tools (Lean, TPM, etc.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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