What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Big Easy Foods of Louisiana?
Maintenance Manager
Big Easy Foods | Lake Charles, Louisiana
Big Easy Foods is a growing national food manufacturer seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance and reliability of our Lake Charles production facility.
As we continue to expand and invest in new equipment and facilities, this position will play a key role in keeping production running efficiently, reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and developing our maintenance program for the future.
What You’ll Do
- Lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for food production and packaging equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, and automated controls.
- Oversee maintenance of refrigeration/freezer systems, boilers, plumbing, and facility equipment.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
- Maintain PM schedules, repair records, spare-parts inventory, and maintenance supplies.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and specialized repairs as needed.
- Assist with installation and startup of new equipment and facility improvements.
- Work closely with Production and Quality to ensure maintenance activities meet food safety, GMP, SQF, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements.
- Lead and support the maintenance team while identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and read electrical schematics.
- Prior maintenance leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic systems, and industrial controls.
- Ability to diagnose problems, prioritize repairs, and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Electrical certification or related technical certification is a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Food manufacturing
- Industrial refrigeration/HVAC
- Boilers and plumbing
- PLCs and VFDs
- Welding and fabrication
- CMMS/preventive maintenance systems
Why Big Easy Foods
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary and performance-based opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee discounts
- Career-development and advancement opportunities
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a stable, growing Louisiana company with national reach at a time when we are investing in our facilities, equipment, and people.
Why Lake Charles?
Lake Charles offers an affordable cost of living and an excellent quality of life. Enjoy boating and fishing, winter hunting, year-round golf, great Louisiana food, and a welcoming community—all while building a career with a growing manufacturer.
If you are a hands-on maintenance leader who takes ownership, solves problems, and wants the opportunity to help build a strong maintenance operation, we would like to talk with you.
Big Easy Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000