Maintenance Manager

Seneca Foods Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the plant's electrical and mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, utilities, and grounds, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. You will lead a maintenance team, develop schedules, implement preventive maintenance, and manage budgets with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years of maintenance leadership, strong mechanical skills, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership and personnel management across maintenance teams (5–10 years).
• Advanced mechanical skills with supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations in plant operations.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and delegate tasks.
• Knowledge of building systems: plumbing, electrical, boilers, HVAC.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage schedules for maintenance staff and coordinate daily work assignments.
• Implement and manage a robust preventative maintenance program for all equipment and facilities.
• Assist with hiring/training maintenance staff and ensure ongoing safety trainings.
• Ensure compliance with Seneca and OSHA safety standards across the plant.
• Coordinate budgets with Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent, including capital projects.
• Identify and solve maintenance or equipment issues to minimize production disruptions.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors and manage projects within budget and deadlines.
• Procure parts and supplies to support seasonal production and rebuild needs.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all maintenance areas and storage spaces.
• Support SAVES program activities and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced mechanical skills

Organizational skills

OSHA/EPA regulations knowledge

Multi-tasking & delegation

Building systems (plumbing, electrical

Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Seneca Foods is one of North America’s leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high‑quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf‑Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co‑pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off, and more. Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team.

The Maintenance Manager will oversee all physical aspects of the plant, including the service of electrical and mechanical systems; maintenance of production equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds, as well as compliance with applicable company, state, and/or local policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing schedules for maintenance employees and coordinate daily work assignments for the maintenance group. Evaluate work to ensure it meets production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Implement and manage a robust preventative maintenance program for all production machinery, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Assist with hiring and training new maintenance staff, and ensure existing staff has up‑to‑date training to meet safety standards.
• Work with the maintenance group to ensure compliance with all Seneca and OSHA safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to manage departmental budgets, including UPM and capital projects.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to identify and problem‑solve maintenance or equipment issues and plan maintenance activities to accommodate production needs where possible.
• Coordinate work to be done by outside contractors and/or vendors and manage various projects to ensure work is done according to production, quality, and safety specifications, to meet deadlines, and to keep projects within budget.
• Manage the procurement of parts and supplies to maintain inventory for seasonal production needs and off‑season rebuild needs and meet annual budgets.
• Ensure the maintenance department maintains good housekeeping of work areas, maintenance shops, and maintenance storage areas.
• Actively support and participate in the SAVES program.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by management.

Qualifications

• Superior leadership and management skills with proven ability to lead and coordinate employees, teams, and departments with different skills and backgrounds, with a minimum of 5–10 years of maintenance experience.
• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge with a minimum of 5–10 years of maintenance experience; previous supervisory or management skills preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations as they pertain to plant operations and maintenance.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize tasks, and delegate tasks to a maintenance team based on their skills and abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, boilers, and HVAC.
• Mechanical skills and understanding to analyze and problem‑solve mechanical issues or mechanical performance at a high level.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, understand equipment, and actively use a preventative maintenance program to plan work schedules, budgets, and project timelines to meet seasonal production operational needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good written and oral communication skills; bilingual speaking (English & Spanish) is a plus.
• Previous documented training or certifications in advanced mechanical/technical skills beneficial (e.g., boiler operation, welding, electrical, plumbing/pipe fitting).

Salary based on experience, skills and abilities: 90,000–100,000.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585‑495‑4100.