Manager - Maintenance Reliability & Scheduling

Home Market Foods; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

College Scholarship for dependents

Bonus Program

Generous 401(k) Company Match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage

Relocation Assistance

Employee Bonus Referral Program

Community Impact Opportunities

Employee Appreciation events

Job summary

Home Market Foods is seeking a Manager for Maintenance, Reliability & Scheduling at their Norwood, MA facility. This role requires leading a team of maintenance supervisors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and developing reliability strategies for improved equipment uptime. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7-10 years of experience in maintenance leadership, and a strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Competitive salary of $130,000 - $155,000 plus bonuses will be offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a maintenance or reliability leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Establish performance expectations for safety and productivity.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Analytical Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Predictive Maintenance tools

Job description

Manager – Maintenance, Reliability & Scheduling

Location: Norwood, MA – manufacturing and production facility.

Schedule: Primarily 1st Shift hours, with accessible when needed.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 per year plus additional annual bonus up to 12.5%.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
• Establish performance expectations and hold team accountable for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Promote a strong safety and food safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and lifecycle performance.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
• Drive implementation of Predictive, Preventive, and Condition‑Based Maintenance programs.
• Track and improve KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and maintenance cost per unit.
• Ensure effective maintenance planning and scheduling processes are in place.
• Balance reactive, preventive, and improvement work to reduce emergency repairs.
• Partner with Production Planning and Operations to optimize downtime scheduling.
• Own and maintain CMMS data integrity, reporting, and system utilization.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve planning accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and asset reliability.
• Track and drive PM completion rates, targeting 100% monthly completion.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, or similar methodologies.
• Standardize maintenance procedures, PMs, and best practices.
• Support development and standardization of preventive maintenance best practices.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Develop and manage the maintenance and reliability budget.
• Control maintenance costs while improving asset performance.
• Coordinate with inventory/parts teams to ensure availability of materials for scheduled work.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, EHS, Food Safety, and corporate teams on maintenance initiatives and projects.
• Communicate equipment health, risks, and improvement plans to leadership.
• Coordinate with external vendors for inspections, calibrations, and contracted services.
• Support reporting and KPI tracking to provide data-driven insights to leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3+ years in a maintenance or reliability leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working in a regulated food manufacturing environment – USDA Preferred.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems.
• Familiarity with RCFA, FMEA, Predictive Maintenance tools, and asset management practices.
• Understanding of OSHA, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Able to sit/stand for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to fifteen pounds.
• The noise level in the office environment is typically moderate.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time and work nights & weekends.
• Company provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor.

Benefits

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pet Insurance.
• Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• College Scholarship for dependents.
• Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Generous 401(k) Company Match.
• Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Community Impact Opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation events.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

We do not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.