Maintenance Manager 

Angola, NY 

Full Time 

M-F and occasional weekends 

 

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations at a leading food production facility. This critical role focuses on ensuring the reliable operation of all equipment and the plant, minimizing downtime, and upholding strict food safety standards. 

Responsibilities: 

Lead & Develop Team: Direct, mentor, and train the maintenance team; establish priorities and manage staffing for multiple shifts.  Drive Safety: Foster and enforce a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulations.  Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget, controlling expenses for repairs and parts.  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison with Production, Quality Assurance, and Engineering departments.  Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.  Equipment Oversight: Oversee the repair and installation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment and facility systems.  Performance Analysis: Track and analyze KPIs (e.g., OEE) to identify and resolve root causes of equipment failures.  CMMS Utilization: Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, spare parts, and equipment history.  Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized services and installations.  Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards (GMPs, HACCP) and participate in audits.  Project & Continuous Improvement: Manage capital projects and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM). 

Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related technical field, or equivalent experience/certifications.  Experience: 5+ years in industrial maintenance, with significant experience in a food manufacturing environment. Several years of prior management or supervisory experience required.  Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical systems (including 480V 3-phase), mechanical systems, and troubleshooting.  Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of food safety (HACCP, GMPs, FDA) and occupational safety (OSHA) regulations.  Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.  Software: Proficient in CMMS and basic Microsoft Office Suite. 

Additional Salary Detail 

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).