Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

A trusted name in snack foods manufacturing is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee and guide all aspects of facility and equipment maintenance. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving uptime, ensuring food safety compliance, and safeguarding production efficiency in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who brings strong technical knowledge & experience, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a focus on efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule maintenance activities for all plant equipment and systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic components, and gas burners.
• Lead preventive maintenance efforts to minimize downtime and increase reliability.
• Oversee maintenance team’s performance, training, and development.
• Ensure all work complies with food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate maintenance needs across departments, including production, quality control, and warehouse operations.
• Manage third-party vendors, contractors, and special projects.
• Support quality systems related to food safety plans and audits.
• Use RedZone and other tools to monitor performance and drive process improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance systems, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment (Form, Fill, and Seal) is a plus.
• OSHA training or certification preferred.
• Skilled in using maintenance and parts management software, as well as Microsoft Office programs.
• High school or trade school diploma required; management training certification preferred but not required.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employees will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance available to full-time employees after 60 days.
• 401(k) plan with company match available after 6 months of full-time employment.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a results-oriented, hands-on maintenance leader looking to take the next step in your career, we’d like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer and TN Drug Free Workplace