Plant Maintenance Leader – Food Manufacturing

Flora Food Group; Hugoton (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Manager at Flora Food Group in Hugoton, Kansas, on-site, full-time role overseeing the maintenance function to keep plant equipment running reliably and efficiently. You will build a world-class maintenance team and develop a preventative maintenance program that supports both legacy and modern machinery, ensuring smooth production and high-quality food delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, automation, and production managers, data-driven

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in complex manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on with legacy and modern equipment.
• Proven ability to build and implement preventative maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to deliver reliable equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program tailored to both old and new factory equipment.
• Manage the parts room to ensure it is well-stocked and organized for efficient repairs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, automation, and production managers to align maintenance activities with operational needs.
• Monitor maintenance performance and adjust plans to continuously improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team management

Preventative maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Maintenance Manager at Flora Food Group in Hugoton, Kansas, on-site, full-time role overseeing the maintenance function to keep plant equipment running reliably and efficiently. You will build a world-class maintenance team and develop a preventative maintenance program that supports both legacy and modern machinery, ensuring smooth production and high-quality food delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, automation, and production managers, data-driven