Maintenance Manager

Winland Foods; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Winland Foods in Grand Forks is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and project management. Responsibilities include managing repair and maintenance, overseeing budgeting, and driving continuous improvements in facility operations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive maintenance experience, and strong leadership capabilities. This full-time position offers a salary range of $93,000 – $138,000 annually, along with various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably food industry.
• Demonstrable Project Management experience required.
• Ability to interpret technical information and compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance team in planning and performing repair and maintenance.
• Oversee CapEx project management and ensure effective project execution.
• Analyze downtime data and lead initiatives for improved reliability.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Project Management

Lean Continuous Improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS (SAP preferred)

AutoCAD or similar application

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Manager will provide leadership and direction to the plant Maintenance and Project Management departments. Primary responsibilities include leading the Maintenance team in planning and performing repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment within the facility and overseeing on‑site CapEx project management.

Asset and Facility Maintenance

Responsible for eliminating causes of failure and ensuring full equipment life in coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel. Accountable for managing the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) budget. The Maintenance Manager is the Progressive Maintenance (PM) system owner, including Maintenance Planning and Scheduling (MP&S), Preventive, Predictive, and Precision Maintenance Programs, Defect Handling (DH), and Break Down Analysis (BDA), and is accountable for the effectiveness of these systems. They provide support to the Autonomous Maintenance Owner and Systems.

CapEx Project Management

Working with Corporate Engineering, ensuring key projects are supported locally with direct oversight of contractor management, project timeline adherence, cost controls, equipment commissioning, and facilitation of punch‑list closure.

Employee Type

Full time

Location

ND Grand Forks

Job Type

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title

Maintenance Manager

Schedule

Primary work schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with an understanding that the facility operates 24/7.

Work Location

1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary

$93,000 – $138,000 annually, with additional bonus potential.

Responsibilities

• Execute plant-specific vision and mission to ensure consistent operations, continuous improvement, and alignment with corporate vision, while maintaining a safe and controlled environment.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Progressive Maintenance (PM) programs, owning Breakdown Analysis (BDA) and Defect Handling (DH) and ensuring program effectiveness.
• Monitor the DH tracker for timely completion of corrective actions and BDAs, ensuring health checks are in place, systems are followed, and reporting metrics to the site Leadership Steering Team.
• Lead projects redesigning and installing new processing and packaging assets on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Assess current Progressive Maintenance Systems (Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Planned Maintenance Optimization, CMMS, Storeroom) and create an improvement plan prioritized by business needs, with clear objectives, dates, ownership, and KPI trends.
• Train and coach on Lean Continuous Improvement processes and tools related to Progressive Maintenance, Defect Handling, Planning & Scheduling, Breakdown Analysis, and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Analyze equipment and line downtime data to identify opportunities, leading cross‑functional teams to root‑cause and corrective action for improved reliability.
• Define skill requirements for critical equipment, conduct gap assessment, and develop a prioritized training plan with cross‑functional support.
• Manage buildings and grounds to adhere to GMP and maintain professional appearance.
• Direct Maintenance and Engineering Team (PLC Technicians, Reliability Technicians, Mechanics, etc.) to meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Collaborate with finance to create and execute a maintenance and CapEx budget, ensuring financial allocations are met and seeking cost‑saving measures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for standard replacement parts.
• Participate in Steering Team to drive employee engagement, training, and development toward safety, quality, manufacturing, and productivity goals.
• Plan and direct departmental work, managing performance of direct reports, recognition, discipline, feedback, complaints, and problem resolution.
• Promote a safe and positive work environment, enforcing standards for food safety and quality per SQF/BRC and regulatory agencies (OSHA, FDA, EPA), ensuring employee training and compliance.

Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or equivalent experience in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience as a manager or supervisor in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred). Demonstrable Project Management experience required.
• Proven ability to work in a lean, system‑driven manufacturing environment, assessing processes, prioritizing gaps, creating improvement plans, training, coaching, monitoring with KPIs, and sustaining performance.
• Experience utilizing and optimizing a CMMS (SAP experience preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical, mechanical systems, PLCs, utilities, boilers.
• Ability to interpret technical information and regulatory compliance guidelines; proficiency in AutoCAD or similar application (preferred).
• Leadership competencies: Drive for Results, Managing Vision and Purpose, Decision Quality, Building Effective Teams, Action Oriented, Managerial Courage, Strategic Agility, Priority Setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and food quality standards and regulations preferred. Experience with FDA and SQF/BRC a plus.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement Programs (Leadership, Organization Capability, Focused Improvement, Progressive Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Early Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety) a plus.

EEO Statement

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.