Maintenance Manager

Jennie-O Turkey Store; Barron (WI); On-site; USD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Barron plant. The role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of maintenance professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance management and a relevant engineering degree. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Support

Opportunities for Skill Development

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in maintenance or engineering management roles.
• Eligible to obtain CMRP certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct a team of maintenance supervisors and engineers.
• Manage the efficient execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Prepare budgets and plans for reliability improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

EAMS software

Job description

MAINTENANCE MANAGER – BARRON PLANT - JENNIE-O (BARRON, WI)

To save time applying, Jennie-O does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. A requirement of a position with Jennie-O is to be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE INC. – Food that inspires you to live well.

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high-quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated, and deli turkey products distributed throughout the United States and in 40 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS – INSPIRED PEOPLE. INSPIRED FOOD.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters, Skippy, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin’s, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus, Jennie-O, and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index, and has received numerous awards for corporate responsibility and community service. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. — to bring trusted brands to tables worldwide. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary function of the Maintenance Manager is to guide and direct a team of maintenance supervisors, engineers, and support personnel involved in repairing and maintaining plant equipment and facilities. The incumbent champions best practices in maintenance and operational excellence to support continuous reliability improvement.

• Manage the efficient execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Apply expert knowledge in proactive maintenance management.
• Develop, present, recommend, and coordinate training for plant personnel regarding equipment and process reliability.
• Support the utilization of the Company’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) System as a key management tool.
• Prepare budgets and plans for reliability improvement efforts and maintenance expenditures, including sourcing outside resources when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Plant Engineering and other personnel to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Minimum five years' experience in maintenance or engineering management roles (e.g., Plant Engineering Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, or Maintenance Manager for a facility over 150,000 sq. ft.).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Completion of one week ammonia refrigeration training with RETA certification or similar.
• Strong initiative, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and mastery of EAMS software.
• Eligible to obtain CMRP certification within 18 months or possess it already.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

BENEFITS:

Hormel Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, incentives, health insurance, pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, PTO, tuition assistance, relocation support, and opportunities for skill development.

The base pay range is $101,000-$141,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Jennie-O, we value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment. Learn more at https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jennie-O is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.