Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to plan, coordinate and direct maintenance of processing and packaging equipment to ensure uninterrupted production. You will lead a team, implement a preventive maintenance program and ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and USDA standards.

Responsibilities include equipment troubleshooting, PM program oversight, budgeting for spare parts and outside services, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related technical degree required or preferred.
• 5+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing, food/beverage preferred.
• 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance for processing and packaging equipment.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance program.
• Manage maintenance team incl. hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and sanitation teams.
• Ensure OSHA, FDA, USDA regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Project prioritization

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Trade certifications or technical school training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager for our facility in Hanover, PA. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the maintenance and repair of all plant processing and packaging machinery and equipment to ensure uninterrupted production at our food manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all safety, regulatory, and food quality standards while driving efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across the maintenance function.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant maintenance including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on all processing and packaging equipment.
• Develop and oversee a preventive maintenance (PM) program to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Manage the maintenance team including hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and sanitation teams to align maintenance activities with plant operations.
• Ensure timely troubleshooting and repair of equipment to minimize disruption to manufacturing.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, and other regulatory bodies related to maintenance and plant operations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of manufacturing equipment installation projects.
• Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for accurate tracking of work orders, inventory, and equipment history.
• Manage maintenance spare parts inventory, labor and overtime, and spending with outside maintenance support services (machine shops, welding, and similar) all within the allocated maintenance budget.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the maintenance department.

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Trade certifications or technical school training in maintenance disciplines strongly considered.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; food or beverage industry preferred.
• 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory role overseeing maintenance operations and personnel.
• Hands‑on knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, HVAC, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance in FDA/USDA-regulated facilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices preferred.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion forexciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a centurywith a strong family heritage,ourdiverse portfolioof brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associatesare the reason for the success of this company, so it is important weprovide a supportive,caringand inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We alsohelp take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Ourfull-timebenefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing planand much more. Joinour world class teamand help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.