Maintenance Manager

PJ Food Service, Inc.; Quanah (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa Johns is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring equipment, facilities, and systems are safe, efficient, and operational while managing staff, budgets, and preventive maintenance programs.

The role requires leading technicians, developing schedules, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with USDA/HACCP/OSHA, and driving continuous improvement to minimize downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in industrial/food manufacturing preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance leadership experience.
• USDA, HACCP, OSHA, and related standards knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate across departments.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• P&L experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and evaluate technicians, ensuring safety and performance standards with coaching.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, inspect, and oversee repairs of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and automated systems.
• Track maintenance expenses, manage budgets, and ensure spare parts availability through forecasting and inventory control.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, optimize workflows, and implement continuous improvement to reduce downtime and costs.
• Liaise with external service providers for specialized maintenance tasks and equipment servicing.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures or facility emergencies to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in industrial/food manufacturing

Tools

P&L experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations, ensuring equipment, facilities, and systems are efficiently maintained, safe, and operational while managing staff, budgets, and preventive maintenance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and evaluate technicians, ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards while providing coaching and development opportunities.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, perform inspections, and oversee repairs of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and automated systems.
• Track maintenance expenses, manage budgets, and ensure the availability of spare parts, tools, and materials through forecasting and inventory control.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, optimize workflows, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and costs.
• Liaise with external service providers for specialized maintenance tasks and equipment servicing.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures or facility emergencies to minimize operational disruptions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in industrial/food manufacturing preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance leadership experience, including experience managing maintenance personnel.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and audits required, including USDA, HACCP, OSHA, and related standards.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, as well as facility management and automated manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively across departments, and resolve conflicts.
• Capable of analyzing maintenance issues, prioritizing tasks, and implementing efficient solutions.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• P&L experience preferred.

Goals and Impact

The primary goal of a Maintenance Manager is to maximize equipment reliability, extend asset lifespan, and minimize operational disruptions. By ensuring preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and efficient team management, the role directly supports production efficiency, safety, and cost control within the organization.

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are 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 create 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 better outcomes through strategic risk-taking, experimentation, and challenging the status quo.
• Bias for Action - We courageously lead, drive 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Papa Johns is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates 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.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Aff…

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At Papa John's, we LOVE pizza. It brings people together and brings out the best in all of us. Just like our ingredients and toppings, we combine in unique ways to deliver a truly tantalizing result. Here, you're a valued team member right from the start. We want you to contribute your best ideas, collaborate and keep building your skills.