Maintenance Manager

Kraft Heinz; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Mason City is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, utilities, and Process Safety Management across a complex plant. This role combines technical depth with people leadership to improve asset performance and reduce downtime.

You will partner with operations, engineering, EHS, quality, and CI teams to optimize equipment performance, capital planning, and site compliance. A 24/7 manufacturing mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, planning, scheduling, CMMS, and asset performance management.
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical systems, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, controls, utilities, boilers, and ammonia refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management and mechanical integrity requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capability.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability in a fast-paced operation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability activities across the plant to maximize uptime and asset performance.
• Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance execution including planning, scheduling, and CMMS discipline.
• Lead utilities performance and maintenance for air, steam, water, nitrogen, ammonia, wastewater, and critical systems.
• Support and lead Process Safety Management responsibilities including mechanical integrity and Management of Change.
• Improve equipment reliability through root cause analysis, failure trend analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance budgets, MRO inventory strategy, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate shutdowns, major maintenance events, and capital work with plant and engineering leaders.
• Build maintenance team capability through coaching, development, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement through TPM, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability practices.
• Maintain compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Asset performance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Process Safety Management

People leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Act as a staff specialist with technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering. Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities that are to be carried out by others. Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or when confirmation by testing is advisable. Participate in establishing design plans, prepare engineering development proposals and feasibility studies, and contribute to the setting of technical objectives. Contribute significantly to the solution of applied problems. Coordinate efforts at all levels with other units of the company, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing, etc. May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.

Job Description

At Kraft Heinz, we’re committed to making high-quality food that people know, love, and trust. Across our manufacturing network, that means building safe, reliable, high-performing operations and strong teams who know how to deliver results the right way.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, utilities, and Process Safety Management execution in a complex manufacturing environment. This is a critical plant leadership role for someone who can combine technical depth, people leadership, and strong operational discipline to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and strengthen plant performance.

About The Role

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall leadership of maintenance and utility systems across the plant. This role ensures maintenance work is executed safely and effectively, utility systems reliably support production, and maintenance systems, processes, and talent are built to sustain long-term operational excellence. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this leader will partner closely with operations, engineering, EHS, quality, and continuous improvement teams to improve equipment performance, manage maintenance resources, support capital planning, and strengthen compliance across the site.

What You’ll Own

• Lead all maintenance and reliability activities across the plant to maximize uptime, asset performance, and operational effectiveness
• Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance execution, including planning, scheduling, and CMMS discipline
• Lead utilities performance and maintenance, including air, steam, water, nitrogen, ammonia, wastewater, and other critical systems that support production
• Support and lead maintenance-related Process Safety Management (PSM) responsibilities, including mechanical integrity, Management of Change, and process hazard analysis participation
• Improve equipment reliability through root cause analysis, failure trend analysis, corrective actions, and reliability improvement strategies
• Manage maintenance budgets, MRO inventory strategy, and resource allocation to balance cost, service, and asset performance
• Coordinate shutdowns, major maintenance events, and maintenance-related capital work with plant and engineering leaders
• Build maintenance team capability through coaching, development, performance management, and clear accountability
• Drive continuous improvement through TPM, FMEA, reliability-based maintenance, Lean, Six Sigma, and other maintenance excellence practices
• Maintain strong compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• Partner across functions to strengthen execution, remove losses, and improve overall plant performance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, planning, scheduling, CMMS, and asset performance management
• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical systems, electrical maintenance, instrumentation, controls, utilities, boilers, and ammonia refrigeration
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management and mechanical integrity requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capability
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability in a fast-paced operation
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or another highly regulated environment
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or advanced reliability practices
• Experience with Industry 4.0 tools, predictive maintenance, or condition monitoring technologies
• Professional certifications such as CMRP or CRE

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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Mason City Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.