Maintenance Manager

Brothers Desserts; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their facility in Madison, WI. This role encompasses overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a team of technicians to comply with safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in ammonia refrigeration and proven leadership capabilities.

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.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities for production machinery.
• Ensure safety and compliance of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration systems

PSM/RMP compliance

OSHA compliance

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/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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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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