Job Description

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The Head of Maintenance will lead the maintenance department, manage technicians and contractors, oversee preventive maintenance programs, and ensure all equipment and facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance and electrical technicians
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance and calibration programs
• Plan and schedule daily maintenance activities and shutdown work
• Ensure spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies are properly managed
• Coordinate maintenance work with production, quality, and sanitation teams
• Manage maintenance budgets and control costs
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and safety regulations
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and facility upgrades
• Maintain maintenance documentation and CMMS system records
• Coordinate vendor work, contractors, and equipment service providers
• Support downtime troubleshooting and reliability improvements
• Oversee wastewater treatment systems and facility utilities
• Develop annual maintenance budgets and track spending
• Ensure maintenance team follows all safety procedures and training requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Engineering degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or aseptic manufacturing preferred
• Experience with CMMS systems, xywuqvp preventive maintenance programs, and equipment reliability
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and contractors
• Knowledge of FDA, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulations
• Ability to read technical drawings and equipment schematics
• Willingness to support off-hours or weekend work when needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment

Job Tags

For contractors, Weekend work

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