Maintenance Manager

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance-related work across shifts, ensuring safety and efficiency in a multi-craft environment. You will supervise staff and contractors, develop preventive maintenance programs, and manage spare parts inventory to support plant operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem solving, and proficiency with CMMS, Word, and Excel. Off-shift availability may be required to support plant needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate/Vocational degree in a related field.
• 3–5+ years of management experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with industrial electrical, mechanical and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Proficient using CMMS, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and supervision of maintenance crews on all shifts.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes.
• Lead maintenance scheduling aligned with production needs.
• Interpret CMMS reports and communicate actions to staff and management.
• Develop SOPs for staff and contractors.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's/Associate/Vocational degree in related field

Tools

CMMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the multi-faceted operation of all maintenance-related work. You will oversee the supervision and safety of Darling and Contractor maintenance crews on all shifts, develop and implement corrective & preventive maintenance procedures within the plant, and handle sourcing and maintaining the facility's spare parts inventory.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure that the staff and location are working in compliance with all Company, State or Federal OSHA Safety Policies and Practices.
• Lead, train, and implement maintenance processes and operations.
• Develop, assign, and implement repair schedules, taking production activities into account.
• Evaluate repair cost estimates and return on dollars expended.
• Proficient with computer-based CMMS systems, schedules, and capabilities.
• Evaluate CMMS-based reports, make decisions based on these reports and communicate actions to staff as well as local and regional management.
• Proficient in developing Standard Operating Procedures for staff and contractors.
• Evaluate and implement any correction actions necessary to resolve mechanical and/or building problems that may arise in the plant.
• Forecast needs, source through competitive bids, and maintain appropriate spare parts inventory.
• Provide or source technical guidance in maintenance craft categories (e.g., troubleshooting, installation, PLC logic controls (hardware and software), preventive maintenance, electrical, fabrication).
• Evaluate and decide using technical specifications provided on equipment data sheets to base installation or performance decisions.
• Train new personnel on Company safety procedures and safe operating standards in accordance with OSHA.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of maintenance equipment, shops, spare parts storage, and common areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree (or Vocational Technical Degree) in a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5+ years of management experience in an industrial setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge or prior work experience in industrial electrical, mechanical and preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Proficient using CMMS, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Additional Requirement

• Must have the ability to work during off-shift hours (i.e. nights, weekends or holidays) if required, based on plant production needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience in an agricultural business preferred; prior rendering experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities; ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Comfortable working and leading staff in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Ability to facilitate the training of all maintenance personnel.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors on multiple projects, jobs, or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to source installations of electronic, electrical and/or mechanical projects.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Team player; works well with others.
• Good math skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, or move up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in plant or office environment and on outside grounds of property.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/poster