Maintenance Manager

Apple Valley Foods Inc.; Rochester, Austin (MN, MN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apple Valley Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Rochester, MN.

The role focuses on reliability, efficiency, and building a strong maintenance culture to keep the plant operating at peak performance. You will manage a team of technicians, develop smart maintenance strategies, and drive preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime while supporting food safety and regulatory standards.

Formación

• Maintenance management experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead a skilled maintenance team and coordinate with production.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop maintenance technicians to ensure reliable plant operations.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance strategies.
• Drive equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMPs, and food safety standards.
• Track KPIs, work orders, and equipment history.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Decision making

Communication

Safety compliance

Educación

Engineering or related degree

Herramientas

CMMS

Descripción del empleo

Do you thrive on solving problems, leading teams, and keeping production moving at full speed?

Can you hear a machine make a weird noise from 50 feet away and already know what’s wrong?

We’re looking for a hands-on, motivated, people-focused Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is your chance to make a real impact by driving reliability, improving efficiency, and building a strong maintenance culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the go-to leader for all things maintenance, reliability, and equipment performance.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Leading and developing a skilled team of maintenance technicians
• Creating smart maintenance strategies that keep equipment running smoothly
• Driving preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and finding long-term solutions
• Managing emergency repairs like a calm, collected pro
• Supporting food safety, OSHA compliance, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, GMPs, and SQF standards
• Tracking maintenance KPIs, work orders, schedules, and equipment history
• Identifying process improvements that make operations stronger and more efficient
• Partnering with production and leadership teams to keep the plant operating at its best

What We’re Looking For

You might be the perfect fit if you:

• Have maintenance management experience in manufacturing
• Know your way around industrial equipment and systems
• Can lead a team while still being willing to roll up your sleeves
• Are experienced with CMMS systems
• Have strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Communicate well with everyone from technicians to senior leadership
• Understand safety and compliance standards like OSHA, GMPs, and food safety programs
• Have a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field (preferred)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to lead and build a strong maintenance culture
• Team-oriented workplace with supportive leadership
• Ability to make a direct impact on plant performance
• Competitive pay and benefits
• A role where your ideas and expertise matter