Maintenance Manager

Ocean Spray; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations at its Kenosha facility. This role involves managing staff, overseeing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while promoting efficiency. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in engineering or facility management, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a committed team to support our farmer-owned cooperative in delivering quality products.

Benefits

Complete insurance package on Day-1

401(k) with company matching

Flexible scheduling options

Vacation pay up to three weeks

Career development opportunities

Tuition/Education assistance programs

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in facility management or engineering.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to manage projects and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of plant equipment to minimize downtime.
• Direct activities and supervise maintenance staff.
• Plan and manage maintenance and capital budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Maintenance Manager! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since.

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing plant maintenance. You will ensure timely and productive maintenance of plant equipment and systems to maximize possible production time. You will direct maintenance and support staff by assigning work, monitoring maintenance progress, and inspecting repairs. Additionally, you will assist budget planning for maintenance and capital projects and promote plant FSQA initiatives.

A Day in the Life...

• Provide for the timely and proper maintenance of the processing or packaging equipment and/or the physical plant and utilities of the facility on either an emergency or planned basis to minimize production lost time . • Direct the activities of various skilled employees by assigning work, monitoring those assignments and inspecting the repairs made . • Participate in the planning and the implementation of capital, extraordinary maintenance and routine maintenance budgets . • Maintain appropriate relationships to attain the goals of productivity, safety, cost, and quality . • Support and promote food safety and quality program indicatives within the plant environme nt.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, administration, facility management or closely related field and 7+ years experience in related field • Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems • Knowledge of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Systems • Knowledge of fiscal budgeting principles and practices • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems • Ability to lead and manage projects • Familiarity with food processing and packaging equipment • Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics • Strong Organizational skills • Computer skills (MS Office) • Supervisory/Management skills with an emphasis on communication and interpersonal skills • Troubleshooting and ability to roll up sleeves and figure out problems while offering solutions

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 7 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• G rower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.