Maintenance Manager

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John’s is hiring a Maintenance Manager in Freedom, PA. You will lead maintenance and sanitation teams in a food manufacturing setting, drive continuous improvement, and manage safety and quality programs.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance leadership, knowledge of regulatory audits, and strong cost-management capabilities. Competitive compensation is offered with growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience with USDA audits, HACCP, OSHA compliance.
• LEAN manufacturing experience is a plus.
• P&L ownership depth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the maintenance and sanitation teams in a food manufacturing environment.
• Lead safety and ensure quality assurance programs compliance.
• Plan and develop PM programs using a parts management system.
• Control department budget and capital project estimates.
• Coordinate with contractors and cross-functional teams to meet plant goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning & Prioritization

Financial & Business Acumen

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Talent Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Leadership & Influence

Education

College degree in Industrial/Manufacturing or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

LEAN Manufacturing experience

P&L experience preferred

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Papa John’s Freedom, Pennsylvania, United States (On-site)

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of maintenance operations including optimizing the storage and cost management of spare parts management, team member safety, superior customer service to your internal customers, downtime reduction planning and team member and Shift Manager personal development by directing the performance review process twice per year. This position will ensure adherence to all PJFS quality assurance programs, develops leadership skills in self and direct reports, while creating a safe working environment according to company standards. This position ensures quality management to all aspects of maintenance, repair, modification and safety operations to allow the Quality Control Center (QCC) to maintain operations and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the maintenance team and facility sanitation team members in a continuous improvement food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Serve as liaison with outside contractors as needed.
• Supervise and train maintenance and custodial teams, conduct timely performance reviews, hold regularly scheduled shift meetings.
• Maintain organization and sanitation of maintenance parts, tools and departmental area.
• Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Manage the overall leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.
• Lead and participate in PJFS system wide cross-functional teams and taskforces.
• Manage overall department performance to assist in meeting plant goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership of the department to develop and manage preventive maintenance (“PM”) program using a parts management system and ensure PM is performed safely and according to manufacturer and PJ Food Service policies.
• Lead and participate in all major repairs, capital & maintenance projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.
• Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Recommend ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology
• Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.
• Develop and maintain long-term strategic capital plan that includes equipment replacement and productivity improvement/cost savings.
• Coordinate, plan and develop contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.
• Adhere to all Papa John’s International and PJ Food Service policies as stated in company manuals, training manuals or other written communications.
• Adhere to OSHA requirements for LOTO.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or equivalent experience in industrial/food manufacturing preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing maintenance in manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and audits required, i.e., USDA audits, HACCP, OSHA, etc.
• LEAN Manufacturing is a plus.
• P&L experience preferred.

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
• Ability to build and leverage talent
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects.

COMPENSATION

$110,000-$130,000

Placement within the band is commensurate with experience, demonstrated reliability leadership capability, and P&L ownership depth.

Location: Freedom, PA 15042 (Required) No Relocation Assistance Available

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity.

Papa Johns isan equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participants in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.