Maintenance Manager

Brothers Desserts; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brothers Desserts is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations in our ice cream manufacturing facility. The role entails ensuring equipment reliability, managing technicians, leading compliance with safety regulations, and developing maintenance budgets. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in the food manufacturing sector and knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all maintenance operations and ensures equipment reliability.
• Plans, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Leads and develops a team of maintenance technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations at our ice cream manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, plant safety, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. This includes managing a team of technicians and contractors, and maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Oversight:
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate all preventive and corrective maintenance activities for production machinery, refrigeration systems (including ammonia), packaging lines, HVAC, and building infrastructure.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with PSM (Process Safety Management), EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and specialists; oversee scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, especially regarding ammonia handling. Enforce strict safety procedures and participate in facility audits and inspections.
• Budgeting & Planning:
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and support capital projects, including equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to improve equipment uptime and plant efficiency.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and contractors for parts, repairs, and specialized maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, PSM/RMP compliance, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment and respond to after-hours emergencies if needed.

Certifications

• RETA or CIRO certification
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Ammonia Refrigeration Operator Level I or II
• PSM/RMP training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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