Maintenance Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a Maintenance Manager
Location: North Carolina (Relocation provided)

A once small food manufacturer, our client is now very popular. Their goal is to grow and continue to delight customers by creating irresistible foods while delivering exceptional value. They achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered. They are looking to add a  Maintenance Manager who will lead a large team of maintenance employees. You will be critical in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of the plant’s equipment and systems. You will develop and implement maintenance programs and work closely with production to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with FSQA standards.

• 5+ years managing a maintenance team of 50+ in a large industrial food manufacturing or processing plant. Relevant college degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $140-155k base salary plus bonus
• Medical; Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO & Paid holidays
• Employee discount program
• Relocation assistance

Key Responsibilities and Goals

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of all machinery, equipment, and systems within the plant. Develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Cultivate, manage and schedule a large maintenance team. Foster an environment of safety, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, focusing on cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or equipment integrity.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement processes to ensure timely availability of critical components.
• Ensure that maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure optimal equipment performance and compliance with food safety standards.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• 5+ years managing the maintenance function in a large industrial food manufacturing or processing plant.
• Have led a maintenance team of 50+ employees.
• Expert knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP and GMP. Relevant college degree preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proven track record of managing teams.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!

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 Recruiter Information:
George Blomgren
georgeb@kinsa.com