What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Manager position at Apple Valley Foods- US?
WE KEEP THE PLANT RUNNING — AND WE’RE HIRING A MAINTENANCE MANAGER!
Do you thrive on solving problems, leading teams, and keeping production moving at full speed?
Can you hear a machine make a weird noise from 50 feet away and already know what’s wrong?
If downtime makes your eye twitch… we should talk.
We’re looking for a hands-on, motivated, people-focused Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is your chance to make a real impact by driving reliability, improving efficiency, and building a strong maintenance culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the go-to leader for all things maintenance, reliability, and equipment performance.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Leading and developing a skilled team of maintenance technicians
- Creating smart maintenance strategies that keep equipment running smoothly
- Driving preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
- Troubleshooting equipment issues and finding long-term solutions
- Managing emergency repairs like a calm, collected pro
- Supporting food safety, OSHA compliance, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, GMPs, and SQF standards
- Tracking maintenance KPIs, work orders, schedules, and equipment history
- Identifying process improvements that make operations stronger and more efficient
- Partnering with production and leadership teams to keep the plant operating at its best
What We’re Looking For
You might be the perfect fit if you:
- Have maintenance management experience in manufacturing
- Know your way around industrial equipment and systems
- Can lead a team while still being willing to roll up your sleeves
- Are experienced with CMMS systems
- Have strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills
- Communicate well with everyone from technicians to senior leadership
- Understand safety and compliance standards like OSHA, GMPs, and food safety programs
- Have a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field (preferred)
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
- Opportunity to lead and build a strong maintenance culture
- Team-oriented workplace with supportive leadership
- Ability to make a direct impact on plant performance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- A role where your ideas and expertise matter
Sound Like You?
If you’re ready to lead, improve systems, mentor a team, and keep production running at full speed, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep the heartbeat of manufacturing alive.