Maintenance Manager

Sabrosura Foods; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabrosura Foods in Monticello, WI seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance systems, manage a skilled team, and drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in the Monticello plant.

The role requires budgeting, long-term planning, and strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, with a focus on reducing downtime and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance management experience in food, packaging, or pharmaceutical industries, preferably cheese manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance/SAP ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage the Maintenance Department to maximize equipment uptime.
• Lead maintenance teams and contractors, coaching and developing staff.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance plans to reduce downtime.
• Set direction and policy for plant maintenance programs within budgetary constraints.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safety, quality, HACCP, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering to implement strategic maintenance initiatives.

Skills

Food/Packaging

Engineering systems

Maintenance software

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

High School Diploma (minimum)

Job description

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Maintenance Manager

Full Time Management Monticello, WI, US

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Company:

Sabrosura Foods is one of the leading marketers of Hispanic products sold throughout the U.S. under the well-known brand names ofEl Viajero, Reynaldo’s, La Morenita, Caribe, and Bio Salud!.Sabrosura Foods is also one of the largest private label producers of Hispanic cheese in the U.S.

Job Summary:

As theMaintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading maintenance systems and team, overseeing the continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes and executing long term strategic plans to maximize production and packaging efficiency within our Monticello plant facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and implement the activities of the Maintenance Department through the Maintenance Supervisor and team to ensure maximum efficiency while minimizing equipment downtime. Ensure Supervisors and team are trained and managed to obtain desired results.
• Assistproduction supervisors with repair or replacement of items needed that may/will cause downtime.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance plans for equipment to avoid unnecessary downtime.
• Lead action teams to include contractors addressing maintenance issues within the plant.
• Set direction and policy for the entire plant for all maintenance programs. Communicate direction tomaintenanceteam and hold them accountable for adherence to plant direction and policy.
• Directly and indirectly managewithresponsibility for maintenance personnel. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop technicalteams.
• Assist Safety Manager in compliance of environmental standards and plant safety.
• Responsible foroperatingall plant maintenance operations within budgetary limitations. This includes overtime andmanpowerschedule, long and short term.
• Lead and direct the continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment, and production/IT systems in support of plant business goals.
• Prepare, justify, and manageaccuratemaintenance and facilities budgets withappropriate accountinginformation.
• Ensure adequate contractor / consultant personnel levels to achieve the highestvaluefacility and plant maintenance and local capital programs possible.
• Work effectively with Corporate Engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies and direction in concert with plant strategies and direction to achieve company business goals.
• Ensure effective execution of projects;ensuresprogramobjectives, project budgets and schedules are met.
• Accountable for compliance with all regulations including food safety, employee safety, quality policies andproceduresand HACCP initiatives. This also includes allergen and pest control guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Coach, train, develop maintenance team

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience in food,packaging,or pharmaceutical industries; preferable cheese manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of the following engineering conceptsincludingelectrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Effective computer skills with Microsoft Office, maintenancesystemsor SAP/ERP systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree(preferred)
• High School Diploma(minimum)
• 10+years of maintenance management experience

Physical Requirements:

• Moderately strenuous work involving standing, walking with frequent bending, twisting,pushingand squatting; Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Fast-paced clean environment;frequentlycool, wet, and moderate noise along with working with chemicals