Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing & PM Leader

AmericanSpoon; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health benefits + Vision, Dental

30% employee discount on AmericanSpoon

Paid holidays, paid vacation, paid S/T

Job summary

American Spoon Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Leader to split time between the production floor and the desk. You will diagnose and repair equipment, drive a preventative maintenance program, and coordinate with external repair partners while keeping safety documentation current.

You will focus on our production kitchen, with occasional work in warehouse and retail locations. The role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Five+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a maintenance lead or management role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proven track record running a preventative maintenance program.
• Working knowledge of fire safety, OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience writing and maintaining SOPs and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment quickly to minimize downtime, especially during peak season.
• Build and manage a preventative maintenance program with schedules and inventory.
• Coordinate with outside repair partners, contractors, and vendors, including quotes and service reviews.
• Evaluate equipment performance and justify upgrades or new equipment for efficiency, safety or capacity.
• Oversee fire safety and facility compliance, including inspections and extinguishers.
• Write and update safety manuals and maintenance SOPs so staff understand them.
• Support food safety and sanitation standards as they relate to equipment and facility.
• Handle repairs in warehouse and maintenance at Petoskey and Harbor Springs locations.
• Plan maintenance around production schedules with the Production Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Safety documentation

Job description

American Spoon Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Leader to split time between the production floor and the desk. You will diagnose and repair equipment, drive a preventative maintenance program, and coordinate with external repair partners while keeping safety documentation current.

You will focus on our production kitchen, with occasional work in warehouse and retail locations. The role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to