Sr. Maintenance Manager

Post Consumer Brands, LLC; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Manager to lead a dynamic maintenance team. In this pivotal role, you will drive proactive maintenance processes, ensuring the reliability of production equipment and compliance with food safety standards. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety and excellence, while you manage budgets and collaborate with operations to optimize resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving facility that values quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance, engineering, or production with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance and manufacturing disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance and Utilities Department for safety and compliance.
• Lead a technician team and oversee hiring, training, and development.
• Monitor performance indicators to connect maintenance with production reliability.

Skills

Technical Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles ‘n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.

Location Description

The Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania facility is 1,120,845 square feet and home to about 470 team members who produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives. This location includes a cannery for wet dog food and an on-site Distribution Center. Bloomsburg offers many recreational activities, a university, an airport, and hosts one of the largest fairs in the country, making it a great place to live, work, and play.

Responsibilities

This position drives progressive maintenance processes—predictive, preventive, and planned work practices—that maximize mechanical reliability. It has direct responsibility for production equipment, utilities, and building structures. The role supports, implements, and maintains food safety and quality practices per SQF standards. It is a key member of the operations management team, leading maintenance to support safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and budget goals.

Job Activities/Duties

• Manage the Maintenance and Utilities Department based on a preventive and predictive maintenance strategy to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead a multi-skilled technician team, overseeing hiring, training, and development to maintain high performance and safety standards.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of maintenance parts and supplies to meet reliability and cost objectives.
• Manage HVAC systems, industrial boilers, ammonia/glycol systems, and other utility equipment.
• Create and maintain training programs to enhance technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Monitor key performance indicators to connect maintenance activities with production reliability and costs.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with operations management to optimize resource use, schedules, and maintenance activities.
• Foster a participative work environment and provide development opportunities for staff.
• Implement and promote best practices in work control and maintenance management systems.
• Engage with external vendors, contractors, and inspectors effectively.
• Work with all levels of staff to solve problems and coordinate activities.

Qualifications

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in maintenance, engineering, or production, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with self-directed teams and autonomous maintenance preferred.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months.
• Knowledge of maintenance, plant engineering, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Experience in the food industry is desirable.

Skills

Strong technical, management, and human relations skills. Excellent communication capabilities. Ability to evaluate options, set priorities, and make decisions that support a reliable operation.

Management Skills

Ability to hire, plan, organize, direct, train, and evaluate staff. Influence others and demonstrate leadership through actions. Strong business acumen to align strategies with business objectives.

Problem Solving

• Solve technical problems, manage crises, and develop proactive strategies for equipment reliability and uptime.
• Understand the broader impact of decisions and policies.