Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing & CMMS Lead

gpac; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Family-owned company culture

Job summary

gpac is partnering with a growing, family-owned pet food manufacturer in Illinois seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department and drive reliability. This role will oversee the maintenance team and push for continuous improvement across equipment and plant systems.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership with strong mechanical and electrical expertise, experience with CMMS, and a focus on safety and food safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance management, supervision, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and conveyance systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and manage the maintenance team
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs
• Manage CMMS work orders, scheduling, and asset tracking
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and conveyance systems
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of plant equipment and facility systems
• Analyze downtime and maintenance data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Maintain critical spare parts and maintenance inventory
• Partner with Operations to minimize equipment downtime
• Support and lead capital and plant improvement projects
• Manage outside vendors and contractors
• Ensure maintenance activities meet safety and food safety standards
• Promote a culture of accountability, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Provide hands-on support to technicians when needed

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Downtime analysis

Safety compliance

Team management

Education

Mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

gpac is partnering with a growing, family-owned pet food manufacturer in Illinois seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department and drive reliability. This role will oversee the maintenance team and push for continuous improvement across equipment and plant systems.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership with strong mechanical and electrical expertise, experience with CMMS, and a focus on safety and food safety.