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.