Maintenance Manager

Mantrose Group is a world leader in specialty coatings and functional blends for the food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Founded more than 100 years ago, Mantrose is proud to be part of RPM International Inc., a $5.6 billion multinational company with 14,600 employees worldwide and subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of name-brand products, many of which are leaders in the markets they serve.

Profile Food Ingredients offers a wide range of specialty product formulations for use in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, confections, nutraceuticals, dips, dressings and sauces. Its product line promotes uniformity, enhances texture, thickens, prevents separation and extends shelf life and includes clean label, non-GMO, organic and natural solutions.

This role is responsible for overall maintenance performance, equipment reliability, automation execution, and uptime across the facility. The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance team, owns preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and ensures equipment and systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and repair of all production equipment including processing, packaging, liquid batching systems, and material handling. This role is accountable for equipment reliability and plant uptime, including tracking downtime, leading root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across the plant, including reducing manual labor, improving consistency, and increasing throughput. Partner with operations and engineering to evaluate, select, and implement automated solutions across production and packaging processes.

Own and manage the CMMS system including work order execution, backlog management, and maintenance data integrity. Establish and drive preventive maintenance programs and condition-based strategies to minimize unplanned downtime.

Manage facility systems including utilities such as compressed air, refrigeration, dust collection, and building infrastructure. Ensure all systems are maintained in a state of control and meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Support expansion and scale-up of processing capabilities, including new equipment, system modifications, and process integration. Lead equipment readiness, installation, and commissioning to support evolving production needs.

Lead and develop the maintenance team, providing direction, training, and clear expectations. Drive accountability, standard work, and a culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance with all safety, GMP, SQF, and regulatory requirements. Support food safety systems through preventive maintenance, calibration programs, hygienic equipment design, and audit readiness. Maintain clear and accurate maintenance records to support inspections and audits.

Develop and manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Own spare parts inventory strategy including identification of critical spares and mitigation of supply risk to production.

Lead capital projects including equipment installation, upgrades, commissioning, and vendor coordination. Ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and aligned with operational needs.

Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring proper qualification, safety compliance, and quality of work. Establish clear expectations and oversight for all third-party work on site.

Serve as the escalation point for critical equipment failures. Establish response expectations, drive rapid issue resolution, and make decisions to protect safety, product quality, and production continuity.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include experience in maintenance leadership within manufacturing, preferably food or regulated industries. Strong technical knowledge of processing, liquid systems, and packaging equipment is required. Hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience is preferred, including exposure to automation, controls, and PLC-based systems. Familiarity with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs is required. Knowledge of SQF, GMP, FDA, USDA or similar regulatory standards is expected.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred. Certification such as CMRP is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.

· Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability, and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases, and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. We offer paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance Manager: 5 years (Required)
• c: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000