What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Elevation Foods?
Maintenance Manager | Elevation Foods | Danvers, MA
Elevation Foods, a culinary-driven prepared foods manufacturer serving leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators across North America, is hiring a Maintenance Manager for our Danvers, MA facility.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can keep two complex production lines (GMC and F5) running at their best — different automation levels, different mechanical demands, one team responsible for both. You'll lead a small maintenance crew, drive uptime, and bring boiler, electrical, and controls expertise in-house instead of relying on outside contractors.
What you'll own:
- Lead, train, and schedule a small maintenance crew, including performance management and time-off scheduling
- Plan, assign, and perform preventive and repair maintenance across the facility, grounds, and both production lines
- Track OEE and use that data to drive real improvements in uptime and efficiency
- Manage work orders from open to close, accurately and on time
- Own the maintenance budget and parts inventory
- Coordinate outside contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring SQF/SSOP/GMP compliance on every job
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, repair records, and MSDS documentation per SQF/SSOP/GMP standards
- Lead maintenance safety meetings
- Support basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks as needed
What you bring (required):
- Food manufacturing experience — this is mandatory
- Strong OEE reporting capability
- Experience working within L2L
- Boiler and electrical expertise
- Strong automation controls capability
- Deep subject-matter expertise across industrial machinery and plant systems
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
Nice to have:
- Foreman or contractor license
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and operate lift equipment
- Comfortable working in varied conditions, including coolers, freezers, and outdoor elements
- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, and kneeling as needed for repair work
Why Elevation Foods:
Join a fast-growing prepared foods manufacturer at a facility that runs two major, complex production lines — a role with real ownership over plant reliability and a direct hand in reducing outsourced maintenance costs.
Interested candidates, apply today or reach out directly to learn more.