Maintenance Manager

Howaru; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavors and fragrances is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Carrollton, TX. This role requires a strong technical background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, along with over 10 years of industrial maintenance experience. The candidate will oversee maintenance operations, ensure compliance with quality standards, and lead a safety-driven team. The position offers an opportunity to influence plant reliability and strategy, making a significant impact on operations and employee development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of people‐management or maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Department including performance management.
• Own maintenance execution across preventive maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ensure the highest quality standards in all maintenance work.

Skills

Electrical systems

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Change leadership

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PM programs

MRO inventory systems

Job description

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Maintenance Manager page is loaded## Maintenance Managerremote type: On-sitelocations: Carrollton, TX, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R16955**Job Summary** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products used by consumers around the world. Taste: Crafting unique, technology‐enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands and fuel market success. This role is based in Carrollton, TX (onsite). You will join a collaborative, safety‐driven Operations team where your leadership will make a direct impact on plant performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.## **Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Lead and manage the **Maintenance Department**, including performance management, development, and annual appraisals* Own maintenance execution across **preventive maintenance (PM), breakdown response, compliance inspections, and ad‐hoc work*** Ensure the **highest quality standards** in all maintenance and contractor work, with strict enforcement of **GMP and food safety requirements*** Drive a strong **safety culture**, partnering with EHS and Food Safety to ensure safe work practices and compliance* Lead and support **process safety initiatives**, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions* Manage **spare parts and MRO inventory** to minimize downtime and operational disruption* Track and analyze data related to **asset uptime, maintenance performance, and capacity improvements*** Provide technical expertise and leadership for **continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability*** Oversee **site Capex projects**, vendor engagement, and maintenance purchasing activities* Support site **emergency response teams**, drills, and actual incidents as needed## **What Makes You the Right Fit*** Technical education in **Electrical or Mechanical Engineering** or a related technical field* **10+ years** of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment* **5+ years** of people‐management or maintenance leadership experience* Strong experience with **PM programs, MRO/stock parts, permits, and asset reliability*** Hands‐on knowledge of **electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems*** Proven success driving **productivity improvements, equipment upgrades, or process changes*** Deep understanding of **GMP, food safety, and quality systems*** Experience implementing and sustaining **site‐wide safety and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs*** Ability to work flexible schedules when required, including evenings, weekends, or holidays* Experience in **Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma** environments* Strong change leadership and coaching capability* Data‐driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement* Be a **key member of the Operations Leadership Team**, reporting directly to the Site Plant Manager* Lead impactful work supporting products used by consumers globally* Opportunity to influence **plant strategy, reliability, and capacity expansion*** Work in a company that values **safety, inclusion, and employee development**We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit to learn moreAt IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.