Maintenance Manager - 1st shift (7AM - 5PM)

Irongatetalent; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Irongatetalent is seeking a Maintenance Manager for the 1st shift (7AM - 5PM) to oversee plant processing lines and capital projects in an Iowa facility. The role emphasizes safe operation, regulatory compliance, and cross-department collaboration.

The candidate will lead a maintenance team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure resources and tools are available to sustain plant processes. Strong mechanical, electrical, and CAD/PLC skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates degree or the equivalent in experience with knowledge in the electrical and mechanical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop the layout of plant processing lines to facilitate changes or additions to plant operations; coordinate planning and construction of plant additions or modifications.
• Ensure safety and regulatory policies are implemented and OSHA regulations are followed.
• Ensure Engineering Department has tools, training, and supplies to maintain the facility and processes.
• Develop and oversee implementation of Capital and Expense Budget projects.
• Maintain relationships with contractors and vendors for efficient work.
• Lead and direct the work of direct reports to ensure cohesive operation with other departments.

Skills

leadership

food manufacturing

bread & batter

refrigeration

wastewater

CAD

PLC

Excel

MS Word

Education

Associates degree or equivalent in electrical/mechanical field

Tools

CAD

PLC systems

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Maintenance Manager - 1st shift (7AM - 5PM)

About the job Maintenance Manager - 1st shift (7AM - 5PM)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop the layout of plant processing lines to facilitate changes or additions to plant operations. Coordinate the planning and construction of plant additions or modifications.
• Ensure that all safety and regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times. Maintain the compliance with all OSHA regulations.
• Ensure that the Engineering Department personnel have all of the tools necessary to maintain the facility and processes in a sustaining manner. This is to include knowledge, training, and physical items to be successful
• Develop and oversee implementation of the Capital and Expense Budget projects.
• Maintain a working relationship with outside contractors and vendors to ensure that new work proceeds efficiently.
• Ensure that the issues encountered in the day to day operation of the facility are addressed in a constructive and orderly manner. Communicate and interact openly with senior management. Lead and direct the work of direct reports in order to operate closely and cohesively with the other departments within the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Associates degree or the equivalent in experience with knowledge in the electrical and mechanical field.
• Five years of management experience in Food manufacturing industry with bread, batter, fryer.
• Must have refrigeration, wastewater.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to define problems and to resolve them quickly.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the plant.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration principles and applications.
• Must be computer literate with the basic skills in Excel and MS Work.
• Must have an understanding of the capabilities of CAD and the use of PLC type equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through-out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Periodic exposure to heat and cold (-40F to 110F) and noisy environment requiring ear protection.