Manager, Maintenance

Nissin Foods; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissin Foods in Piedmont, SC seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations, drive reliability, and lead a focused team in safe, compliant, and efficient production. You will manage preventive maintenance, capital projects, and contractor relations to sustain high equipment availability.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical/PLC knowledge, 2–5+ years of leadership, and a commitment to GMP and safety standards in a food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• 2–5+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office and maintenance software systems.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Plan, assign, and supervise daily maintenance activities including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Analyze maintenance needs, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate internal/external resources.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, inspectors, and service providers.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA compliance, and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Maintain maintenance records, including PMs, repairs, audits, and inspections.
• Oversee inventory management for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Develop and execute capital investment projects with tracking of budgets.
• Monitor and report utility usage and operational metrics for audits.
• Prepare and present monthly maintenance performance reports.
• Communicate equipment conditions and improvement opportunities to teams.
• Participate in leadership meetings and set priorities for the maintenance team.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

PLC systems

Preventive maintenance

Capital projects

Contractor management

MS Office

CMMS software

Safety & GMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

PLC debugging tools

Job description

Manager, MaintenanceUS-SC-PiedmontJob ID: 2026-1119Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: ManufacturingGreenvilleOverviewThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations within the manufacturing facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance. This role leads the maintenance team in achieving operational targets, including minimizing downtime, executing preventive maintenance programs, managing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Manager partners cross-functionally with Production, QA, and Plant Leadership to support continuous improvement, cost control, and operational excellence.

• Ensure all production and facility equipment operates in safe, reliable, and efficient condition to meet operational downtime targets


• Plan, assign, and oversee daily maintenance activities, including repairs, modifications, preventive maintenance, and new equipment installations


• Analyze maintenance needs, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate internal and external resources for repairs and projects


• Manage relationships with outside contractors, vendors, inspectors, and service providers to ensure compliance with company standards


• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and practices; conduct regular safety meetings and ensure OSHA compliance


• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, audits, and inspections


• Oversee inventory management for maintenance parts, materials, and supplies


• Develop, propose, and execute capital investment projects; track progress, budgets, and completion documentation


• Monitor and report utility usage, including water, gas, and other plant operational metrics, as required for regulatory audits


• Prepare and present monthly reports related to maintenance performance, labor, major repairs, utilities, and operational risks


• Ensure maintenance areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation and GMP requirements


• Communicate effectively with Production, QA, and Plant Management regarding equipment conditions, risks, and improvement opportunities


• Participate in leadership meetings and communicate priorities and updates to the maintenance team

QualificationsRequired:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 2–5+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment


• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems within a production setting


• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and contractor management


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance-related software systems


• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, and physical demands

Preferred:

• Food manufacturing or CPG production experience


• Experience working in regulated environments subject to OSHA, AQMD, and local/state audits


• Familiarity with boiler systems, utilities management, and plant infrastructure


• Prior experience managing capital investment projects from proposal through completion


• Experience leading maintenance teams across multiple shifts


• PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience


• Strong continuous improvement, cost-reduction, and operational optimization background

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