MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Peterson Farms Inc; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Farms Inc in DeLand, FL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct the repair, maintenance, and installation of production equipment and facilities. The role requires overseeing preventive maintenance and coordinating with engineering and production teams to keep uptime high.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 3–5 years of management experience in a manufacturing setting, with strong budgeting, safety, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 3–5 years of management experience.
• Experience in maintenance management, preferably in manufacturing environments.
• Strong budgeting and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance.
• Lead and train maintenance personnel; set work priorities and safety standards.
• Analyze data to reduce downtime, improve processes, and optimize costs.
• Manage resources, budgets, and projects; collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality.

Skills

Accuracy

Self-starter

Continuous learning

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Full Time DeLand, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1324

OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of production equipment and facilities maintenance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate personnel.

Duties:

• Plans and directs maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities to support continuous production and minimize equipment downtime.
• Leads, trains, and develops maintenance personnel, coordinating work priorities and reinforcing company policies, safety standards, and performance expectations.
• Maintains knowledge of plant operational systems and equipment, including refrigeration, electrical, air and piping systems, PLCs, filling and packaging equipment, and support systems.
• Ensures reliable operation of plant utilities and support systems, including heat, steam, electrical power, gas, and compressed air needed to maintain continuous production.
• Analyzes maintenance, production, and quality data to identify issues, implement process improvements, reduce operating costs, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
• Manages maintenance resources, budgets, projects, and equipment needs, collaborating with Engineering, Production, Quality, and management to resolve issues and complete projects safely, effectively, and on budget.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, and completeness in a timely manner.
• Self-starter who can independently accomplish tasks; is proactive, flexible and takes initiative.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively, efficiently and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong and problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a mechanical engineering or related field and three to five years related experience and/or training in a management position preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.