Maintenance Manager

The Marzetti Company; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Wareham, Massachusetts is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee and coordinate all electrical and mechanical services. This role leads a team of 10 technicians, ensuring cost-effective and safe operations while developing plans for preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, especially food industry knowledge, along with strong people management and problem-solving skills. The position promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience with OSHA VPP and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities and planning with the Plant Manager.
• Develop and control maintenance plans, budgets, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Drive continuous improvement activities leveraging Operational Excellence tools.

Skills

People management

Problem-solving

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

PLC controls

CMMS or work order management platforms

Prism

UKG

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and performance of all electrical and mechanical services across the facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by maintaining production equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds in compliance with all regulatory and company standards. The Maintenance Manager leads and develops a team of 10 technicians and 1 clerk and drives a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety throughout the maintenance function.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates overall maintenance activities through planning and communication with the Plant Manager to ensure all maintenance objectives are accomplished promptly, cost-effectively, and safely.
• Directs and supervises maintenance technicians across all shifts, ensuring consistent execution of safety, quality, and maintenance standards across a 24-hour operation.
• Develops and controls plans and budgets for the maintenance department; manages department labor spend within budgeted targets to ensure efficient and responsible resource utilization.
• Develops and implements a cost-effective preventive maintenance program to keep production equipment in an efficient and safe operating condition.
• Reviews downtime reports for root‑cause failures and drives corrective action to reduce recurrence and minimize production impact.
• Leads the Preventive Maintenance pillar and actively participates in Safety, 5S, and other continuous improvement activities across the facility, leveraging Operational Excellence tools to reduce downtime and drive sustainable results.
• Accountable for end‑to‑end maintenance performance across the facility, including equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinates with outside vendors on capital projects, repairs, and service contracts to ensure quality work at competitive cost.
• Ensures adequate and cost-effective inventories of supplies, spare parts, maintenance materials, and repair parts are maintained.
• Directs changeovers of equipment and preventive maintenance activities in alignment with production schedules; ensures all maintenance work is properly coordinated with production planning to minimize disruption.
• Collaborates with HRBP to support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce scheduling for the maintenance team.
• Provides training, direction, development, evaluation, coaching, and leadership to all maintenance team members.
• Maintains close working relationships with all departments and responds to equipment deviations and safety concerns immediately.
• Coordinates with other department managers to ensure alignment across production, purchasing, packaging, and inventory control activities.
• Applies modern management techniques to promote team building and empower technicians to make decisions at the appropriate level.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, safety, and productivity throughout the maintenance area.
• Maintains positive employee, corporate, and community relations.
• Develops internal talent by modeling our growth behaviors and creating opportunities for team members to advance within the organization.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, company policies, OSHA VPP, quality, food safety, 5S, and HACCP programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, and government standards.
• Strives to be a safety solutions leader by maintaining the 200% for safety mindset; participates in engagement activities, completes required safety training, and aids in identifying hazards within the facility utilizing BBS and other safety programs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management.

Supervisory Responsibility: Directly oversees a team of 10 maintenance technicians and 1 maintenance clerk in a 24-hour manufacturing operation. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance appraisal, incident investigation; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and grievances; resolving problems; and interpreting company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering or related field preferred; high school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 7-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems; food industry preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC controls, CMMS or work order management platforms, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of scheduling, budgets, and production processes.
• Experience with OSHA VPP, workers compensation programs, and safety management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power BI.
• Experience with Prism and UKG preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Strong people management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members, management, customers, and vendors.

Competencies

Competencies:

As The Better Food Company, we are constantly striving to make ourselves, our products, and our company better. The competencies below reflect the values and behaviors every leader at Marzettibrings to the table.

Hunger

Sets a high bar for the maintenance function; drives toward zero unplanned downtime, champions preventive maintenance discipline, and continuously looks for ways to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Respect

Builds trust with technicians, production teams, and plant leadership by following through on commitments, communicating openly, and treating every team member with the same standard of dignity and accountability.

Courage

Addresses performance issues directly, makes difficult decisions promptly, and champions safety even when it slows maintenance operations.

Humility

Seeks input from frontline technicians and cross‑functional partners before making decisions, acknowledges gaps in department performance openly, learns alongside the team, and recognizes that continuous improvement starts with self‑awareness.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp, and bend. Must be able to move 40–50 pounds at a distance of 25 feet or more and stand for an 8‑10 hour shift with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non‑ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, and moving equipment. Noise levels are loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip‑resistant shoes, and gloves required per company GMP and safety standards.

We are committed to a safe work environment where people safety and food safety are our top priorities. All employees are expected to follow safety, sanitation, and quality protocols, are provided appropriate training and protective equipment, and are empowered to report hazards and stop work if unsafe conditions arise.