Senior Maintenance Manager, Food Manufacturing Operations

Signature Brands; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Brands in Ocala, FL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across a multi-site food manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facilities. You will manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, oversee budgets and spare parts, and ensure compliance with food safety and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with production,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial or food manufacturing maintenance, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout manufacturing and facility areas.
• Experience leading large projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and automated systems.
• Experience in successful management of large projects.
• Ability to lead teams, manage performance and communicate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and advance preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and optimize production efficiency.
• Manage maintenance budgets, control costs and maintain inventory of spare parts and tools to prevent production delays.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety, health, and environmental regulations, including sanitation standards specific to food manufacturing.
• Implement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve equipment reliability.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational goals and coordinate maintenance schedules.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns or facility issues to minimize production interruptions.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures and methods.
• Manage and develop maintenance staff including selection, orientation, training, succession planning, performance management, evaluation, coaching, and discipline.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical proficiency among maintenance staff.
• Oversee all capital projects and expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Signature Brands in Ocala, FL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across a multi-site food manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and facilities. You will manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, oversee budgets and spare parts, and ensure compliance with food safety and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with production,