Maintenance Manager

SPRING GLEN FRESH FOODS INC; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Spring Glen Fresh Foods Inc. in Ephrata, PA, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee installation, repair, and upkeep of plant machinery and facilities.

The role provides maintenance support to Production, manages preventive and corrective programs, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including ammonia refrigeration. You will lead mechanics and technicians, manage budgets and capital projects, monitor maintenance spend, and ensure food safety programs such as GMP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Specialized experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Leads, supervises, and develops Mechanics and Electro-Mechanical Technicians.
• Ensures GMP, OSHA, and company safety policies are followed.
• Oversees repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure quick resolutions.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs for production equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Maintenance planning

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Ephrata, PA 17522, Job Shift: Day, Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PAis now seeking a Maintenance Manager. We are offering great benefits, stable work shifts, and a clean/ welcoming work environment.Work where you matter!

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the installation, repair, and upkeep of plant machinery, equipment, and facilities. This role provides maintenance support to Production, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and directs capital projects and contractor activities. Specialized experience with ammonia refrigeration systems required.

The duties listed below are representative of the types of responsibilities required for the role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the organization:

• Leads, supervises, and develops Mechanics and Electro-Mechanical Technician.
• Ensures compliance with GMP, OSHA, and company safety policies while promoting a safe work environment.
• Oversees and coordinates repairs of production equipment, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring quick, efficient resolutions.
• Develops, implements, and maintains preventive maintenance programs for all production equipment.
• Provides training and oversight to ensure maintenance staff demonstrate safe and effective work practices.
• Assists in the creation and execution of maintenance programs that support OSHA compliance and workplace safety.
• Identifies, recommends, and manages capital projects to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Monitors, manages, and controls maintenance spending accounts.
• Reports significant issues to the General Manager, including those related to equipment, personnel, or materials.
• Ensures adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory programs, including GMPs, HACCP, food security, and governmental requirements.
• Administers equitable and consistent disciplinary actions when necessary in alignment with company standards.
• Oversees contractor performance and ensure work meets safety, quality, and budget requirements.

While the duties above generally describe the job content, not all duties are performed continually or regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, etc.). Duties performed are dependent upon the operation being supported.

Spring Glen Fresh Foods offers a competitive rate of pay; a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug; paid holidays; paid time off; paid short term disability; paid life insurance; and a 401(k) Retirement plan.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance, including equipment installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and material handling systems.
• Specialized experience with ammonia refrigeration systems required.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
• Physical ability to perform heavy physical labor