Maintenance Manager

CPS Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. in United States is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities and equipment at our production plant.

You will lead a technician team, maximize equipment uptime, and uphold strict safety and workplace compliance standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong maintenance planning, and the ability to coordinate with external contractors to keep the plant running efficiently while adhering to regulatory and food-safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance in food/processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and preventive maintenance of processing machinery and lines to minimize downtime.
• Manage plant infrastructure, refrigeration, utilities, and building structures with external contractors.
• Lead, train, and mentor technicians, fostering safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet regulatory laws and food safety standards.
• Control budget and inventory of spare parts; track expenses and performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed records of work orders and equipment history.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities and equipment at our production plant. In this role, you will lead a technician team, maximize equipment uptime, and uphold strict safety and workplace compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the repair and preventative maintenance of processing machinery, packaging lines, and conveyors to minimize downtime.
• Facility Oversight: Manage plant infrastructure, including refrigeration, utilities, and building structures, while coordinating with external contractors.
• Team Leadership: Guide, train, and mentor a team of technicians, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities strictly align with regulatory laws and food safety standards.
• Budget & Inventory: Manage the department budget, track expenses, and control spare parts inventory cost-effectively.
• Data Tracking: Maintain detailed records of work orders, equipment history, and performance metrics.