Maintenance Manager

Kalmbach Feeds Inc.; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(K) (traditional and Roth) with 401

3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term

Company Paid Life Insurance

Competitive Compensation

On Staff Life Coach

Medical and Dependent Care Reimburse-

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Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds is seeking a Maintenance Manager to supervise maintenance, installation, and repairs of feed manufacturing equipment and facilities. You will ensure safety, quality, and reliability while aligning with our Food Safety Plan and corporate goals.

The role requires overseeing maintenance teams, coordinating third-party contractors, and maintaining documentation. Strong safety mindset and scheduling flexibility are essential for success in our production environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise maintenance and repairs of production equipment and facilities.
• Apply FSMA-trained principles for animal food hygiene and safety.
• Ability to stop production to address quality or safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Control the maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate third‑party contractor support when needed.
• Supervise staff who repair and maintain buildings, facilities, equipment, and machinery.
• Prepare work orders, parts requisitions, and daily logs.

Skills

Maintenance management

Safety leadership

Facilities maintenance

Education

Boiler operation certification (PA)

Tools

Contractor management

Job description

About The Role

The Maintenance Manager’s objective is to supervise and maintain the proper working order, operation, and appearance of all related feed manufacturing equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs of machinery, equipment and physical plant of the production facilities. This position requires the manager to be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals, team member goodwill, and the public image.

Job Description

Job Description

About The Role

The Maintenance Manager’s objective is to supervise and maintain the proper working order, operation, and appearance of all related feed manufacturing equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs of machinery, equipment and physical plant of the production facilities. This position requires the manager to be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals, team member goodwill, and the public image.

This position has the authority to stop production and delivery for quality, feed safety or occupational/employee safety issues.

• You are responsible for controlling the total maintenance of the equipment and facilities


• You arrange for, and manage, appropriate third‑party contractor support, as needed


• You supervise and coordinate the work of employees who repair and maintain building, facilities, equipment, and machinery


• You prepare and documents records, work orders, requisitions for parts, daily log sheets, and other written papers as required.


• As a Qualified Individual under the FSMA rule, you apply the training provided on the principles of animal food hygiene and safety relative to the company’s Food Safety Plan by following implemented protocols, policies, procedures and controls.


• You maintain and maximize efficiency for production rate and reliability for all equipment

Who You Are

• Exhibit strong judgment and decision‑making skills


• Knowledgeable in all phases of building maintenance


• State of Pennsylvania boiler operation certification preferred


• Have a mindset for safety and are comfortable leading and enforcing safe work practices


• Willing to exercise schedule flexibility as the demands of the plant require

About The Company

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self‑starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting‑edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in‑house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at and

Kalmbach Feeds Offers

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire


• 401(K) (traditional and Roth options) with generous company match


• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in first year


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Competitive Compensation


• On Staff Life Coach


• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans


• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL

Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre‑employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.