Maintenance Manager

MSI Express, INC; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, INC is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department, ensuring safety, GMPs, sanitation and quality across the facility. You will partner with operations and engineering to drive growth, efficiency and plant reliability.

You will develop long-term goals, manage budgets including capital, supervise vendor/contractor relationships, and champion continuous improvement while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and strong communication across all plant functions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance.
• Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills.
• Budget Management experience.
• Vendor/Contractor management experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Metric Development experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance department focusing on safety, GMPs, sanitation and quality.
• Set long-term goals and support strategic growth.
• Foster a positive work environment and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with plant, operations, and engineering departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.
• Implement solutions to improve equipment efficiency and safety.
• Develop and maintain plant maintenance budgets including capital.
• Manage spare parts inventory and MRP stock levels.
• Emphasize reliability and competitive vendor pricing.
• Review AP items with proper purchasing documentation.
• Communicate production priorities across departments.
• Prioritize food safety maintenance and GMP adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Project management

Budget management

Salaried/hourly management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree

Job description

Job Description:

ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Manager provides direction to the Maintenance Department, ensuring the facility and all production equipment operate safely within designed specifications while operating at the highest level of efficiency possible. This role also serves as the linkage between operations and engineering to develop plant growth and process improvement.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance department in areas of safety, GMPs, sanitation, quality, food safety, customer service, and preventative maintenance.
• Develop long-term goals for the maintenance department and assist in the continuous growth and progress of the company’s short/long-term strategic plans.
• Create a positive working environment, support continuous improvement, employee empowerment, and problem-solving skills.
• Establish cohesive communication between the maintenance department and different plant/corporate departments.
• Ensure all plant equipment, building, and company policies conform to federal, state, and city regulatory agencies.
• Implement new solutions to improve equipment efficiency, changeover, and associate safety.
• Develop and maintain plant maintenance budgets including annual plant capital.
• Manage equipment/building inventory parts MRP system and optimize stock levels.
• Stress quality, reliability, and competitive pricing in vendor and contractor relationships.
• Verify and approve all Accounts Payable items ensuring authorized purchasing, proper documentation, and GL coding.
• Maintain continuous communication with all departments to address production priorities and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Give food safety maintenance items top priority and ensure mechanics follow GMPs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES)

• Undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance.
• Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills.
• Budget Management experience.
• Vendor/Contractor management experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Metric Development experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.