Maintenance Manager - Small-Batch Food Plant

American Spoon; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% employee discount on American Song

Opportunity to shape the maintenance,’

Job summary

American Spoon Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Leader with a strong manufacturing background to drive a robust preventive maintenance program and keep production lines running smoothly.

You will split time between the production floor and office, coordinating with outside repair partners, maintaining safety documentation, and evaluating equipment for smarter investments. Primary focus is the production kitchen, with occasional work in warehouse and stores.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with food or beverage manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a maintenance lead or management role
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Proven experience running a preventative maintenance program
• Working knowledge of fire safety, OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures
• Experience writing and maintaining SOPs and safety documentation; ability to evaluate equipment and make a clear, practical case for capital investment
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, contractors and coworkers
• High energy, good judgment and the ability to prioritize when several things break at once
• Availability to work 40+ hours per week, with flexibility for urgent repairs and peak season
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between locations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in a production environment that can be hot, wet and noisy

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment quickly to minimize downtime, especially during our busy fruit season
• Build, manage and continually improve a preventative maintenance program, including schedules, logs and parts inventory
• Serve as the main point of contact for outside repair partners, contractors and vendors, from scheduling service to reviewing quotes and work
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend upgrades or new equipment where an investment would improve efficiency, safety or capacity
• Oversee fire safety and facility compliance, including inspections, extinguishers, suppression systems and related recordkeeping
• Write, maintain and update safety manuals and maintenance SOPs, and make sure staff understand them
• Support food safety and sanitation standards as they relate to equipment and the facility
• Handle occasional repairs in the warehouse and general maintenance at the Petoskey and Harbor Springs stores
• Work closely with the Production Kitchen Manager to plan maintenance around production schedules and keep the kitchen running smoothly

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Manufacturing maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance program

SOPs & safety documentation

Vendor coordination

Communication with stakeholders

Flexibility for urgent repairs

40+ hours/week availability

Job description

American Spoon Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Leader with a strong manufacturing background to drive a robust preventive maintenance program and keep production lines running smoothly.

You will split time between the production floor and office, coordinating with outside repair partners, maintaining safety documentation, and evaluating equipment for smarter investments. Primary focus is the production kitchen, with occasional work in warehouse and stores.