Maintenance Manager

Position Title: Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Salt Lake City. This full-time, plant start-up role offers a rare opportunity to build a maintenance organization entirely from the ground up—including the structure, processes, and the full technical team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this leader will establish a safe, efficient, and high-performing maintenance environment. Because this role is responsible for building the team from scratch, the ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded background in maintenance, an established professional network, and proven leadership experience to recruit, hire, and develop top technical talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the entire maintenance department from the ground up for a new production facility
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics, leveraging an existing network to accelerate team development
• Ensure facility compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)
• Oversee equipment and facility systems including:
• Refrigeration (ammonia and freon)
• Electrical and PLC controls
• Welding, machining, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Utilize SAP, INTERAL, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word for maintenance planning and reporting
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
• Lead safety programs and ensure OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence
  

Qualifications

Technical & Functional Requirements:

• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• Well-rounded background across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and automation systems
• Experience with maintenance planning systems and inventory control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and INTERAL
• Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley systems is helpful
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
  
  

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Proven experience building and leading maintenance teams
• Must have an established professional network to support building a brand-new maintenance team
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style
  
  

Education & Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or degree preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a variety of industrial environments
• Willing and able to travel extensively in the first year for training at Bridor’s established facilities
  
  

Key Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities
  
  

Why Join Us

• Unique, high-impact opportunity to build a maintenance organization from the ground up
• Direct involvement in a major plant start-up and long-term operational strategy
• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Exposure to advanced systems and best practices from multiple Bridor facilities
  
  

Apply Now

If you are a hands-on, well-rounded maintenance leader with deep technical expertise, a strong network, and a passion for building high-performing teams from the ground up, we want to hear from you. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.