Maintenance Manager | Food Manufacturing

Zumbrota, MN 55992

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Production Management Job Number: 44990494 Compensation: $115000-135000 / year

Job Description

 
Title: Maintenance Manager
Location:  Zumbrota, MN        
Pay Rate: &110K-$135K 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K  

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance department in Zumbrota, MN. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll coordinate the mechanical and electrical needs of our facility, manage project work, and directly supervise both hourly and salaried team members. You’ll ensure our plant operations are running efficiently, safely, and in compliance with state, federal, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead maintenance technicians in electrical and mechanical operations.
  • Drive operational improvements and foster daily collaboration across departments.
  • Inspect, plan, and prioritize work orders and maintenance activities.
  • Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs using CMMS (SAP experience is a plus).
  • Ensure compliance with USDA, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Collaborate on process improvements, equipment upgrades, and production efficiencies.
  • Monitor KPIs and report department performance to top management.
  • Maintain department records, equipment manuals, and facility schematics.
  • Manage departmental budgets, inventory, and MRO parts.
  • Hire, train, and develop maintenance team members.
  • Provide 24/7 availability for emergency maintenance support.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ years in industrial maintenance.
  • 3-5 years in a maintenance/production leadership role.
  • Experience with factory automation, PLC/HMI programming, and servo systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with boilers, wastewater systems, HVAC, sanitary welding, and electrical systems preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and CMMS systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to lead, train, and build high-performing teams.
  • Strong project and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of GMP, safety, and food safety standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.

 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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