Maintenance Manager

Elevation Foods; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Foods in Danvers, MA is hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead two major production lines (GMC and F5) with a hands-on, plant-wide approach. You will manage a small team, plan preventive maintenance, and drive uptime by leveraging boiler, electrical, and controls expertise in-house rather than outsourcing.

The role demands strong OEE reporting, L2L experience, and deep knowledge of industrial machinery and plant systems.

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is mandatory.
• Strong OEE reporting capability.
• Experience working within L2L.
• Boiler and electrical expertise.
• Strong automation controls capability.
• Deep subject-matter expertise across industrial machinery and plant systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Nice to have: Foreman or contractor license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and schedule a small maintenance crew, including performance management and time-off scheduling.
• Plan, assign, and perform preventive and repair maintenance across the facility, grounds, and both production lines.
• Track OEE and use that data to drive real improvements in uptime and efficiency.
• Manage work orders from open to close, accurately and on time.
• Own the maintenance budget and parts inventory.
• Coordinate outside contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring SQF/SSOP/GMP compliance on every job.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, repair records, and MSDS documentation per SQF/SSOP/GMP standards.
• Lead maintenance safety meetings.
• Support basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks as needed.

Skills

OEE reporting

L2L experience

Boiler expertise

Electrical expertise

Automation controls

Industrial machinery knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Elevation Foods, a culinary-driven prepared foods manufacturer serving leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators across North America, is hiring a Maintenance Manager for our Danvers, MA facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can keep two complex production lines (GMC and F5) running at their best — different automation levels, different mechanical demands, one team responsible for both. You'll lead a small maintenance crew, drive uptime, and bring boiler, electrical, and controls expertise in-house instead of relying on outside contractors.

What you'll own:

• Lead, train, and schedule a small maintenance crew, including performance management and time-off scheduling
• Plan, assign, and perform preventive and repair maintenance across the facility, grounds, and both production lines
• Track OEE and use that data to drive real improvements in uptime and efficiency
• Manage work orders from open to close, accurately and on time
• Own the maintenance budget and parts inventory
• Coordinate outside contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring SQF/SSOP/GMP compliance on every job
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, repair records, and MSDS documentation per SQF/SSOP/GMP standards
• Lead maintenance safety meetings
• Support basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks as needed

What you bring (required):

• Food manufacturing experience — this is mandatory
• Strong OEE reporting capability
• Experience working within L2L
• Boiler and electrical expertise
• Strong automation controls capability
• Deep subject-matter expertise across industrial machinery and plant systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

Nice to have:

• Foreman or contractor license

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs., climb ladders, and operate lift equipment
• Comfortable working in varied conditions, including coolers, freezers, and outdoor elements
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, and kneeling as needed for repair work

Why Elevation Foods:

Join a fast-growing prepared foods manufacturer at a facility that runs two major, complex production lines — a role with real ownership over plant reliability and a direct hand in reducing outsourced maintenance costs.