Maintenance Manager - Brothers Desserts : Job Details

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations at our ice cream manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, plant safety, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. This includes managing a team of technicians and contractors, and maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Oversight:
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate all preventive and corrective maintenance activities for production machinery, refrigeration systems (including ammonia), packaging lines, HVAC, and building infrastructure.
• Ammonia System Management:
• Ensure safe and compliant operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with PSM (Process Safety Management), EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, especially regarding ammonia handling. Enforce strict safety procedures and participate in facility audits and inspections.
• Budgeting & Planning:
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and support capital projects, including equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to improve equipment uptime and plant efficiency.
• Vendor Management:
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and contractors for parts, repairs, and specialized maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, PSM/RMP compliance, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment and respond to after-hours emergencies if needed.

Certifications

• RETA or CIRO certification
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Ammonia Refrigeration Operator Level I or II
• PSM/RMP training

Leadership Attributes: We are seeking a strong people leader who embodies the following values and leadership traits:

• High Emotional Intelligence (EI): Approaches challenges and feedback with self-awareness, empathy, and professionalism.
• Team Builder: Creates a positive and inclusive team environment that fosters collaboration and respect.
• Treats Everyone Equally: Holds all team members to the same standard with fairness and consistency.
• Direct & Positive Communicator: Communicates expectations clearly and constructively.
• Strategic Thinker: Anticipates long-term needs and aligns sanitation goals with plant priorities.
• Caring Leader: Values team well-being and builds trust through genuine support.
• Sets Clear Expectations: Defines goals, roles, and responsibilities to ensure accountability.
• Holds Self and Others Accountable: Leads by example and follows through on commitments.
• Agent of Change: Embraces innovation and drives improvements in sanitation practices and culture.