Job Description

Job Description: Maintenance Manager

Location: Small, tight-knit community with local amenities, lakes, and excellent school districts. Relocation assistance is provided.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee and drive the maintenance operations at our meat protein harvesting facility. This is an onsite role offering high visibility, significant autonomy, and a clear growth path. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director (and indirectly to the VP), the Maintenance Manager will manage facility maintenance, lead cross-functional projects, and oversee capital improvements.

This role has a proven track record of upward mobility, typically opening every two years due to internal promotions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of facility maintenance for a meat protein harvesting operation (pork, poultry, or similar).
• Supervise a team of 8 direct reports and 150 indirect reports.
• Lead CAPEX planning, budgeting, and maintenance-related resource allocation.
• Optimize and maintain PLC systems and other automation projects.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure facility reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
• Take full ownership of maintenance programs to meet safety, quality, and production standards.

Qualifications:

• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in meat protein harvesting (beef, pork, poultry, or turkey).
• Facility Scale: Experience managing maintenance in facilities under 900,000 sq. ft.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and foster collaboration across departments.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in PLC systems, automation, budgeting, and CAPEX management.
• Ownership Mindset: Self-sufficient and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a high-autonomy environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Bonus Structure: 70/30 split between personal and company performance; personal portion consistently paid out.
• PTO: 3 weeks (potential flexibility).
• Full benefits starting Day 1.

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