Maintenance Manager

Gilder Search Group

Olde West Chester (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO

Week pay

Equity options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager for a fast-growing food manufacturer in the Northern Cincinnati area. You will lead maintenance to maximize efficiency and reliability across facilities, lines, and equipment, including preventive maintenance and rapid response to mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems.

You will own the maintenance budget, develop a high-performing team, uphold HACCP and GMP standards, and collaborate with R&D/engineering on future capacity

Qualifications

5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing preferred.
2-3 years of people-management experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and facilities systems.
Foundations in Maintenance & Reliability, HACCP, safety, and GMP.
Hands-on work ethic in a production environment.
Strong organizational, leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and standard office tools.
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in a related field is a plus.
bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance processes and operations.
Coach and develop maintenance personnel.
Own the maintenance budget and expenses.
Keep machinery and equipment at optimal standards.
Create and improve maintenance procedures and standards.
Inspect facilities and equipment to identify issues.
Plan and oversee repair and installation work.
Ensure safety, HACCP, GMP and quality standards.
Manage spare parts inventory and supplies.
Collaborate with production leadership to meet output forecasts.
Partner with R&D and engineering on new equipment and capacity planning.
Develop team capabilities through training and performance reviews.

Skills

Maintenance experience

People management

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Facilities systems

Maintenance & Reliability

Leadership

Communication

Spreadsheets & databases

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in related field (plus)

Job description

Maintenance Manager Operations Management | Full-Time | On-site | Northern Cincinnati

We're a fast-growing, vertically integrated food manufacturer scaling rapidly in both direct-to-consumer and retail channels. We control production and fulfillment end-to-end - an uncommon advantage that lets us innovate quickly, respond directly to customers, and maintain high standards across every phase of the business. We're aiming to become a household brand and are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager who thrives in a high-growth manufacturing environment and wants real ownership over keeping our operations running at peak performance.

What You'll Own

You'll lead the maintenance function to ensure our facilities, production lines, and equipment deliver maximum efficiency and reliability. This includes preventive maintenance, rapid response to mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems (including related software), and building a high-performing maintenance team.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and prioritizing all maintenance processes and operations

Managing, coaching, and developing maintenance personnel

Owning the maintenance budget and tracking expenses

Keeping all machinery and production equipment at optimal working standards

Creating, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance procedures and standards

Conducting regular facility and equipment inspections to identify and resolve issues proactively

Planning and overseeing repair and installation work

Ensuring strict adherence to safety policies, HACCP, GMP, and quality standards

Managing spare parts inventory and ordering supplies as needed

Partnering with production leadership to ensure lines meet or exceed output forecasts

Collaborating with R&D and engineering on new equipment, product changes, and future capacity planning

Developing team capabilities through training, one-on-ones, and performance management

Other duties as needed in a fast-moving environment

Who You Are

You're a practical, results-driven leader who enjoys being on the floor shoulder-to-shoulder with the team. You bring:

5+ years of maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred)

2-3 years of people-management experience

Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and facilities systems

Solid foundation in Maintenance & Reliability best practices, HACCP, safety, and GMP

Hands-on work ethic and comfort in a production environment

Excellent organizational, leadership, coaching, and communication skills

Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and standard office tools

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's in a related field is a plus)

Bilingual skills preferred

A collaborative mindset and desire to support a culture of shared ideas, continuous improvement, and celebrating wins

You partner and influence effectively at all levels, handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, communicate clearly (even on complex topics), and bring a relentless drive to get things done. You're curious, flexible, and quick to learn new processes and technology.

Why This Role Might Be a Great Fit