Maintenance Manager

Leoforce; Northmoor (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Job summary

Leoforce, a growing food and beverage manufacturer, seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead a high-performing team in Northmoor, MO. You will drive reliability across production equipment, manage preventive maintenance programs, and partner with operations to improve plant performance.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, hands-on technical expertise in mechanical/electrical systems, and leadership to build a proactive maintenance culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Hands-on technical expertise with equipment reliability improvements.
• Experience with CMMS, work orders, and equipment records.
• Strong safety and regulatory compliance mindset.
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities balancing preventive, predictive, and corrective work.
• Develop and manage maintenance technicians, priorities and workloads.
• Use CMMS to schedule work, track history, and monitor performance.
• Oversee repair of mechanical/electrical equipment including motors and conveyors.
• Support PLC fault diagnosis and coordinate control-system repairs.
• Direct mechanical maintenance, welding, and equipment installation per safety rules.
• Investigate failures, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Manage budgets, contractor relationships, and parts availability.
• Partner with engineering and operations on upgrades and reliability projects.
• Maintain lockout/tagout and ensure site procedures meet regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Northmoor, MO, US

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

Take the lead in keeping a high-performing engineering operation running at its best! We're seeking a Permanent Maintenance Manager who combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and build a proactive maintenance culture.

This permanent opportunity is ideal for a maintenance professional with 5+ years of relevant experience who enjoys solving complex problems, developing technical teams, and driving measurable improvements in safety, performance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities, balancing preventive, predictive, and corrective work to support safe, reliable operations.
• Manage and develop maintenance technicians, setting clear priorities, coordinating workloads, and strengthening troubleshooting capabilities.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule work, track equipment history, manage spare parts, and monitor maintenance performance.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and production machinery.
• Support PLC fault diagnosis and coordinate control-system repairs with qualified personnel.
• Direct mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, and equipment installation activities in accordance with safety and quality requirements.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor relationships, spare-parts availability, and service requirements.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain safe working practices, including lockout/tagout, and ensure maintenance work complies with applicable regulations and site procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment, including experience leading maintenance teams or coordinating maintenance operations.
• Practical experience with CMMS platforms, maintenance planning, work orders, and equipment maintenance records.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of machine maintenance technician practices, mechanical maintenance, pneumatics, conveyors, industrial equipment, motors, welding, PLC troubleshooting, and electrical maintenance, or equivalent technical skills.
• Proven ability to diagnose equipment faults, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve asset reliability.
• Experience supervising technicians, managing contractors, and coordinating maintenance priorities across departments.
• Sound understanding of industrial safety requirements and safe mechanical and electrical maintenance practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to team development and continuous improvement.
• A relevant qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

A bit about us

A growing food and beverage manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and reliability operations within its production facility. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance team, managing preventative maintenance programs, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring all production equipment and facility systems operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food or beverage manufacturing, with hands-on experience maintaining processing, packaging, and production equipment. This person must be a proven leader who can develop a maintenance team, improve equipment reliability, and partner with operations and production leadership to support plant performance.

Why join us

• Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance

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