Maintenance Manager

Sabrosura Foods; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabrosura Foods is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Monroe, WI to lead maintenance systems and the team at the Monticello plant, driving continuous improvement and long-term plans to maximize production and packaging efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in maintenance leadership, strong electrical/hydraulic/mechanical knowledge, and experience with ERP systems. Bachelor's degree preferred; safety and regulatory compliance are essential in daily operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance management experience.
• Experience in food, packaging, or pharmaceutical industries (cheese manufacturing preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and implement maintenance activities through Supervisors and team to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance plans for equipment to avoid downtime.
• Lead projects with contractors addressing maintenance issues within the plant.
• Set direction and policy for plant maintenance programs and ensure adherence.
• Directly manage maintenance personnel and mentor technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety HACCP standards, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare, justify, and manage maintenance and facilities budgets.

Skills

Food industry experience

Engineering fundamentals

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (minimum)

Job description

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Maintenance Manager

Full Time Management Monroe, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1436

Salary Range: $112,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Company:

Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names ofEl Viajero, Reynaldo’s, La Morenita, Caribe, and Bio Salud!.Sabrosura Foods is also one of the largest private label producers of Hispanic cheese in the U.S.

Job Summary:

As theMaintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading maintenance systems and team, overseeing the continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes and executing long term strategic plans to maximize production and packaging efficiency within our Monticello plant facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and implement the activities of the Maintenance Department through the Maintenance Supervisor and team to ensure maximum efficiency while minimizing equipment downtime. Ensure Supervisors and team are trained and managed to obtain desired results.
• Assistproduction supervisors with repair or replacement of items needed that may/will cause downtime.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance plans for equipment to avoid unnecessary downtime.
• Lead action teams to include contractors addressing maintenance issues within the plant.
• Set direction and policy for the entire plant for all maintenance programs. Communicate direction tomaintenanceteam and hold them accountable for adherence to plant direction and policy.
• Directly and indirectly managewithresponsibility for maintenance personnel. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop technicalteams.
• Assist Safety Manager in compliance of environmental standards and plant safety.
• Responsible foroperatingall plant maintenance operations within budgetary limitations. This includes overtime andmanpowerschedule, long and short term.
• Lead and direct the continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment, and production/IT systems in support of plant business goals.
• Prepare, justify, and manageaccuratemaintenance and facilities budgets withappropriate accountinginformation.
• Ensure adequate contractor / consultant personnel levels to achieve the highestvaluefacility and plant maintenance and local capital programs possible.
• Work effectively with Corporate Engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies and direction in concert with plant strategies and direction to achieve company business goals.
• Ensure effective execution of projects;ensuresprogramobjectives, project budgets and schedules are met.
• Accountable for compliance with all regulations including food safety, employee safety, quality policies andproceduresand HACCP initiatives. This also includes allergen and pest control guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Coach, train, develop maintenance team

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience in food,packaging,or pharmaceutical industries; preferable cheese manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of the following engineering conceptsincludingelectrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Effective computer skills with Microsoft Office, maintenancesystemsor SAP/ERP systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree(preferred)
• High School Diploma(minimum)
• 10+years of maintenance management experience

Physical Requirements:

• Moderately strenuous work involving standing, walking with frequent bending, twisting,pushingand squatting; Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Fast-paced clean environment;frequentlycool, wet, and moderate noise along with working with chemicals