Maintenance Manager II

Confidential; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Confidential in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Maintenance Manager II to lead the maintenance department for our 24/7 manufacturing plant. You will coordinate internal teams and external contractors to keep equipment safe, reliable, and productive, enabling operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field with 6 years of maintenance experience (or 10 years without a degree); 5 years of progressive leadership in

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 6 years maintenance experience or 10 years without a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate the maintenance team and allocate resources for schedule attainment and operational success.
• Direct maintenance activities to ensure equipment, buildings, electrical systems operate safely and reliably.
• Oversee projects and maintenance activities related to new products, equipment installations, and large-scale projects within schedule and budget.
• Partner with Quality, IFS, and cross-functional teams to support production schedules, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, operational efficiency, product quality, safety, capacity, and waste reduction.
• Promote a strong safety culture through audits, hazard identification, safe work practices, and OSHA/FDA/GMP/IFS/HACCP compliance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, repair spending, capital projects, staffing, overtime, and operating costs.
• Support D.O.M.E. Pillars and Continuous Improvement teams to enhance plant performance and results.
• Foster an inclusive workplace where all team members are treated with respect and have equal opportunity to succeed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by plant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Maintenance knowledge

On-site operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

GED or high school diploma

Job description

The Maintenance Manager II serves as a subject matter expert and technical resource for projects requiring advanced maintenance and engineering knowledge. This role ensures plant equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational to minimize production downtime. The position coordinates maintenance activities performed by both internal maintenance teams and external contractors. Responsibilities also include oversight of laboratory and office equipment, building systems, parking lots, and facility grounds. Working under limited supervision, the Maintenance Manager leads and coordinates activities of the maintenance department to support the design, development, improvement, testing, and operation of components and systems within the manufacturing operations.

Work Environment & Schedule: On-site at the Louisville 24/7 Manufacturing Plant. The role primarily works a Monday - Friday day-shift schedule, typically starting around 6 am to support shift handoff, and requires on-call availability to support nights, weekends, off-shift operations, and emergency maintenance needs as required.

Maintenance Manager II Job Duties

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate the maintenance team, continuously assessing team performance and allocating resources to support schedule attainment and operational success.
• Provide direction for all maintenance activities, ensuring equipment, machinery, buildings, grounds, and electrical systems operate safely and reliably.
• Oversee project teams and maintenance activities related to new products, equipment installations, and other large-scale projects, ensuring work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Partner with Quality, International Food Standard (IFS), and cross-functional teams to support production schedules, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, operational efficiency, product quality, safety, capacity, and waste reduction.
• Promote a strong safety culture through audits, hazard identification, safe work practices, and compliance with OSHA, FDA, GMP, IFS, AIB, HACCP, and company requirements.
• Manage maintenance budgets, repair spending, capital projects, staffing levels, overtime, and operating costs.
• Support D.O.M.E. Pillars and Continuous Improvement teams to enhance plant performance and results.
• Foster an inclusive workplace where all team members are treated with respect and have equal opportunity to succeed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by plant leadership.

Maintenance Manager II Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a similar discipline with 6 years of maintenance experience OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing, developing, and leading teams with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a food or a regulated industry.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities within structured timeframes required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a food manufacturing environment where employees are exposed to food allergens, including but not limited to nuts, coconuts, and other ingredients used in production. Exposure may vary based on operational requirements.
• Position requires constant and continuous support of production and other departments with time spent both in an office environment and a plant environment, with temperature changes as work area dictates.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

About Our Benefits

We provide our team members with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and benefit offerings. We also offer a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and tools and resources for financial wellness. Additionally, we promote and grant professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and are always searching for ways to improve our services and benefits.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $93,240-$149,180 with bonus eligibility.