Senior Maintenance & Reliability Manager, Food Processing

Terranova Talent Solutions; Mount Jackson (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Terranova Talent Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across production facilities. You will supervise maintenance supervisors, technicians and contractors, directing PM programs and maximizing uptime while controlling budgets.

A strong focus on safety, team development and cross-functional collaboration with quality and production is essential. The role requires extensive industrial maintenance expertise with at least 10 years in management, plus 5 years in a food

Qualifications

• In lieu of education, extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible Maintenance or Engineering management experience within a manufacturing environment or industrial facility.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a food processing facility.
• 24/7 Availability.
• Excellent planning, organizing and efficiency skills.
• Ability to prepare plans, detailed reports and maintain records.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills (e.g. team building, conflict resolution)
• Willingness to share & teach others Maintenance/Engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance programs across production facilities and coordinates supervisors, technicians and contractors.
• Supervises installation of new processing equipment to optimize uptime and minimize downtime.
• Coaches supervisors in short-range planning and guides mid-range maintenance initiatives.
• Drives preventive maintenance programs, employee training, scheduling and KPI tracking.
• Manages spare parts inventory and oversees work orders and budget adherence.
• Provides technical guidance to Maintenance, Production, Sanitation & QA/QC teams.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Maintenance management

Project management

Leadership

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

CMRP certification

Job description

Terranova Talent Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance across production facilities. You will supervise maintenance supervisors, technicians and contractors, directing PM programs and maximizing uptime while controlling budgets.

A strong focus on safety, team development and cross-functional collaboration with quality and production is essential. The role requires extensive industrial maintenance expertise with at least 10 years in management, plus 5 years in a food