Maintenance Manager

Food Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance operations and enhance production reliability. The role involves leading a maintenance team, managing preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance management, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to developing team members. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a company known for high-quality protein and seafood products.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead and train a team effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance team members.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Partner with operations to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Food Talent Solutions has partnered with a well-established food manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the market, known for producing high-quality, value-added protein and seafood products distributed across retail and foodservice channels nationwide.

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations and support overall production reliability.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Reporting in: Maintenance Lead, 5 techs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Lead, train, and develop maintenance team members
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime
• Partner with operations to improve equipment reliability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards