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Maintenance Manager

Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods Salary
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.



 
 
 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and monitors maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques to ensure that GSF and division objectives for efficiency, economy, quality, and productivity are met or exceeded. A partner with Operations to progress Operator Driven Reliability/Autonomous Maintenance (ODR/AM) across the site. A hands-on leader building capability of Mechanics and Operators to sustain improvements and systems. 

  

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Plans and directs the day-to-day activities of maintenance staff to ensure optimal utilization of maintenance resources, optimal balance of work week and weekend work priorities, effective work order processing, rapid production breakdown response, efficient project completion, and implementation of other maintenance policies and procedures. (25%)
  • Monitors maintenance of production machinery, related equipment, and spare parts inventory to ensure maintenance standards are met, to minimize down-time, and to meet production schedule requirements.  (25%)  
  • Directs preventive maintenance and equipment rebuilds to ensure efficient and safe operations. (20%)
  • Designs or directs the design of control systems to enhance company productivity and reduce down-time.  (20%)
  • Supervises maintenance staff, including work allocation, training and development, performance appraisal, and motivation, to ensure maintenance operations objectives are met.  (10%)
  • Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. 

  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

  

Education & Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university 

  

Knowledge & Skills: 

  • 7 to 10 years of relevant experience with progressive supervisory experience. 
  • Electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, pneumatic, boiler, and other systems
  • Maintenance management in a manufacturing environment
  • GMP
  • PL/PLC programs and programming
  • Management and supervisory concepts and techniques
  • Relevant division or department policies and regulations
  • Project management concepts and techniques
  • PC word processing/spreadsheet software
  • Read diagrams and blueprints
  • Interpret maintenance anomalies or irregularities and identify appropriate solutions
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
  • Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal customers
  • Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
  • Climb, crawl, squat, kneel, reach or twist
  • Lift, push, pull, or carry objects over 25 pounds
  • Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
  • Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
  • Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed 



WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:
  • ​People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
  • Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
  • People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
  • Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
  • Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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