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Maintenance Manager

BlackRock Resources LLC
Auburn, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
MAINTENANCE MANAGER – FOOD MANUFACTURING

Auburn, AL | Direct Hire | $120,000–$130,000

BlackRock Resources is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager for a growing food manufacturing operation in the Auburn, Alabama area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance leader who knows how to build strong teams, improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and partner with Operations to keep a fast-paced production environment running at its best.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the day-to-day activities of the plant maintenance team
  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and uptime
  • Prioritize breakdowns, work orders, planned maintenance, and equipment repairs
  • Lead equipment rebuilds, installations, maintenance projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner closely with Operations to improve productivity, reliability, and overall plant performance
  • Support Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) initiatives
  • Provide technical leadership for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, boiler, PLC, and controls-related issues
  • Manage maintenance parts, critical spares, and inventory
  • Coach, train, develop, and evaluate maintenance team members
  • Identify recurring equipment issues and implement long-term corrective actions
  • Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies, GMPs, and food manufacturing standards
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation

What We’re Looking For

  • 7–10 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Previous Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or similar leadership experience
  • Food or beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical systems
  • Experience with PLCs and automated production equipment
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, boilers, and plant utilities
  • Strong preventive and predictive maintenance background
  • Experience improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime
  • Knowledge of GMPs and food manufacturing practices
  • Strong leadership, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred

Compensation

$120,000–$130,000 annually

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you’re a maintenance leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing your team, and making a measurable impact on plant performance, I’d like to hear from you.

For immediate consideration, email your updated resume to amanix@blackrockres.com and include the best time to reach you.

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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