Maintenance Manager

Lallemand Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallemand Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a multi‑functional maintenance team within a manufacturing facility in Memphis. You will direct corrective and preventive work, ensure equipment reliability, and manage inventory and budgets.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced production environment. Ideal candidates bring a strong mechanical background, supervisory experience, and proficiency with maintenance software, GMP/HACCP standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in plant engineering, or factory/plant maintenance, or equivalent knowledge.
• Minimum five years in maintenance within a manufacturing facility, with three in a supervisory role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of local building codes, OSHA and food safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Health & Safety and ISO programs; pumps, conveyors, valves, PLCs and VFDs.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; logical, methodical problem solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with plant management.
• Manage work orders, asset management, and inventory in the approved software.
• Issue reports on maintenance trends to prevent recurrence.
• Address root causes of downtime using a risk-based approach.
• Implement continuous process and equipment improvements.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to develop and monitor KPIs for maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance budget adherence and report to Plant Manager.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory of spare parts using UNIX system.
• Contract and supervise outside contractors and vendors.
• Hire, train, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Act as communications liaison for plant management and maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regs, GMP, HACCP, ISO, ESG.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervision

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in plant engineering or maintenance

Tools

PLC

VFDs

Job description

Purpose

The Maintenance Manager directs a team of maintenance employees in order to manage the building, grounds, production equipment, and plant facilities.

Essential Functions

• Direct and prioritize the corrective maintenance (troubleshooting and repair of production equipment) to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Facilitate preventative maintenance activities through a coordinated effort with plant management to minimize lost production time.
• Coordinate efforts to complete corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance activities on time, in full, and up to good resolution.
• Use the approved software program for managing the department’s activities, such as, but not limited to, work orders, asset management, and inventory management.
• Issue reports to follow up on corrective and preventive maintenance follow-up trends to ensure reoccurrence of corrective maintenance is avoided by revising and/or implementing preventive maintenance, as necessary.
• Take corrective action on root cause of downtimes, as necessary and on a risk-based approach, in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy.
• Implement continuous process and equipment improvements to affect quality, efficiency, and production costs.
• Work in collaboration with the Plant Manager to develop, maintain, define frequency, and thoroughly follow up on key performance indicators (KPIs) on the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure adherence to KPIs within department.
• Work in collaboration with Plant Manager to establish maintenance department budget.
• Responsible to meet the approved maintenance budget; report to Plant Manager on demand and as per defined frequency.
• Facilitate the purchasing and inventory process for spare parts through the UNIX system and in accordance with company policies.
• Contract, organize, and supervise the work of outside contractors and vendors, in accordance with supplier approval process and company policies.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate maintenance department employees.
• Act as a communications liaison for plant management and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Comply with applicable environmental regulations and OSHA regulations.
• Follow BMS-P-08-02-A01 GMPs and applicable BMS/DC and SITES Procedures and Instructions at all times to ensure product food safety, legality, and quality. Ensure that all direct reports comply at all times, considering Food Safety and Health & Sa fety Standards in all decisions and operations to maintain full compliance.
• Comply to and participate in food safety, quality, continuous improvement programs, and environmental programs, including but not limited to GMP, HACCP, BRCGs, ISO and ESG.
• Serves as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor when necessary.
• Provides hands‑on maintenance services when necessary.

Requis

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in plant engineering, or factory/plant maintenance, or equivalent knowledge through work experience.
• A minimum of five years in the maintenance field of a manufacturing facility, three of which were in a supervisory role directing a multi‑functional maintenance staff. Must be within a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment, ideally with foods or other biological products of limited shelf‑life.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, and a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated trouble‑shooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of local building codes, OSHA regulations, and food safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Health and Safety and ISO programs, along with basic understanding of pumps, conveyors, valves, PLC’s and variable frequency drives.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Requis

• Strong ability for data driven decision making.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with federal/state/local agencies, vendors, contractors, customers and employees.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal/external customers.
• Ability to successfully negotiate contractual agreements by reading, analyzing and interpreting complex documents.
• Strong organizational skills for the performance of a variety of complex administrative duties.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and management. A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

Organisation

Nom *

Pays *