**Job Title: Maintenance Manager** **Job Description** Oversee maintenance of processing and packaging equipment, utilities, and automation systems. Lead maintenance, planning, and storeroom teams to ensure optimal performance. Collaborate with Production to schedule preventative maintenance and minimize downtime. Build and develop world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams. Manage outside contractors for installations and projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. Drive safety initiatives and enforce compliance with all safety requirements. Develop and implement measures to improve equipment performance and resolve technical issues, providing sustainable solutions. Maintain accurate time and maintenance records; manage departmental budgets. Lead small-scale capital projects, including contractor management and commissioning. Act as a contributing member of the site's Food Safety Team and ensure HACCP compliance. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. **Responsibilities** + Oversee maintenance of processing and packaging equipment, utilities, and automation systems. + Lead maintenance, planning, and storeroom teams to ensure optimal performance. + Collaborate with Production to schedule preventative maintenance and minimize downtime. + Build and develop world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams. + Manage outside contractors for installations and projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. + Drive safety initiatives and enforce compliance with all safety requirements. + Develop and implement measures to improve equipment performance and resolve technical issues, providing sustainable solutions. + Maintain accurate time and maintenance records; manage departmental budgets. + Lead small-scale capital projects, including contractor management and commissioning. + Act as a contributing member of the site's Food Safety Team and ensure HACCP compliance. + Ensure regular and predictable attendance. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including aseptic and wet manufacturing experience. + At least 5 years of experience managing people and projects. + Strong technical troubleshooting skills across equipment and automation systems. + Experience with TPM/WCM methodologies. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP CMMS. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions. + Proven ability to reduce costs, manage timelines, and drive long-term improvements. + Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to build and inspire teams. + Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in maintenance and engineering. We prioritize safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects and develop your skills alongside experienced professionals. **Work Environment** Our facility operates in a manufacturing environment with a focus on aseptic and wet manufacturing processes. The role requires strong adherence to safety and quality standards, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve operational excellence. Regular attendance and engagement with cross-functional teams are essential to ensure the success of maintenance operations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hugoton, KS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $160000.00/yr. 401(k) or similar retirement plan (many employers offer matching contributions) Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and personal days Paid holidays (typically 6–10 per year) Overtime pay (required for hourly workers under labor laws) Shift differentials for night or weekend shifts Bonuses (attendance, performance, safety, or production‑based) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hugoton,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.