Maintenance Manager - 1st shift

Hi-Quality Recruits; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plan with Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading food processing company in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the 1st shift to lead operational excellence initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in food manufacturing and hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems. Responsibilities include designing processing line layouts, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing multiple projects efficiently. Relocation assistance will be provided for seamless transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of management experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration principles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical/mechanical understanding.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proactive communicator at all organizational levels.
• Basic refrigeration principles knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; CAD and PLC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance plant processing line layouts.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, including OSHA standards.
• Lead and oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects.
• Lead Capital and Expense Budget projects with on-time, cost-effective completion.
• Build and maintain relationships with external contractors and vendors.
• Address daily operational challenges with senior management communication.
• Guide and develop the team to foster cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Management experience in manufacturing

Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

Strong mechanical aptitude

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CAD software

PLC-type equipment

Job description

About the job Maintenance Manager - 1st shift

We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join one of the nations leading food processing companies located in the vibrant Midwest! If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Plus, we offer relocation assistance to make your transition seamless and stress-free!

As the Maintenance Manager, you'll play a key role in developing and executing maintenance strategies that keep our plant equipment, facilities, and production processes operating at peak performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a talented team, drive efficiency, and support a growing, fast-paced operation.

Relocation assistance is available!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance plant processing line layouts to support operational improvements, expansions, and modifications.
• Ensure all safety and regulatory policies, including OSHA standards are upheld, fostering a safe and compliant workplace.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Department, providing the tools, training, and resources necessary for success.
• Lead and oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects, ensuring on-time, cost-effective completion.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with external contractors and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Address daily operational challenges constructively while maintaining open communication with senior management.
• Guide, motivate, and develop your team to foster collaboration and strong partnerships across departments.

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in electrical or mechanical fields.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum fiveyears of management experience in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and protein processing operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• A proactive self‑starter who communicates effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration principles and application.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with CAD software and PLC‑type equipment
• Basic understanding of refrigeration principles and applications.
• Healthcare Plan with Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time off
• EAP
• Life Insurance
• And more

An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.