Maintenance Manager - Reliability, Automation & Growth

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, engineering, and technical operations in a fast-paced food production environment in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, leading maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in maintenance or manufacturing, with strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, PLCs, automation, and working in regulated food

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, reliability practices, PLCs, automation, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and improving operational performance.
• Experience in cGMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to maintenance and technical teams to support operational goals and maximize equipment availability.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives for production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and controls-related challenges.
• Manage site utilities and facility infrastructure to ensure reliable operations.
• Lead equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvement activities.
• Maintain maintenance planning processes, inventory strategies, and key supplier relationships.
• Champion reliability, efficiency, quality, and safety improvement programs.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

PLCs & automation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, engineering, and technical operations in a fast-paced food production environment in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, leading maintenance teams, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in maintenance or manufacturing, with strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, PLCs, automation, and working in regulated food