Maintenance Manager

The Organization:

For over 35 years, Stahlbush Island Farms has been a leader in sustainable and organic farming in Corvallis, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley. From seed to finished product, they are committed to producing high-quality food while caring for the environment, supporting their community, and investing in a vibrant, multicultural team.

The Position:

The Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership for all maintenance, refrigeration, utilities, and facility systems across the plant. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Shipping & Receiving, Safety, Sanitation, and Fabrication, this leader ensures equipment reliability, operational efficiency, food safety, and employee safety.

This role is responsible for building a best-in-class maintenance organization through strong leadership, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while overseeing a 24/7 maintenance operation.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance, electrical, millwright, fabrication, and utility teams.
• Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing maintenance workforce.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and employee development.

Maintenance & Reliability Management

• Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Lead maintenance planning and scheduling to maximize equipment uptime.
• Oversee CMMS, work orders, and asset management systems.
• Track KPIs related to uptime, downtime, reliability, productivity, and maintenance costs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Ensure reliable operation of production equipment, refrigeration, utilities, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support production goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
• Manage capital improvement projects from planning through startup.
• Coordinate shutdowns and major maintenance projects to minimize production interruptions.
• Use performance data to identify and implement improvements.

Financial & Asset Management

• Develop and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets.
• Control maintenance spending while maximizing equipment reliability.
• Oversee purchasing of parts, equipment, and contracted services.
• Manage spare parts inventory and asset lifecycle strategies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Build strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Negotiate service agreements and oversee contractor performance.
• Ensure all contractors meet safety and food safety requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and other applicable regulations.
• Champion a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance organization.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure maintenance activities support food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Communication & Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to resolve operational challenges.
• Communicate maintenance performance, capital projects, and operational risks to leadership.
• Serve as the technical leader for maintenance and facility operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Respond to critical plant issues and emergencies as needed.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Establish preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing.
• 5 years leading multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Strong experience with CMMS, reliability programs, and asset management.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and contractor relationships.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, utility systems, industrial controls, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Proven leadership, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a 24/7 maintenance operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Who You Are

• You lead with integrity and always follow through on your commitments.
• You enjoy solving complex problems and making data-driven decisions.
• You are detail-oriented and committed to quality.
• You take initiative and continuously look for ways to improve.
• You adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams.
• You manage your time effectively and consistently deliver results.
• You bring a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and accountability.
• You prioritize safety and continuous improvement in everything you do.
• You believe in the mission and values of Stahlbush Island Farms.

Reports To: Director of Operations

Direct Reports: 15 (Maintenance Supervisors, Electrical Technicians, Millwrights, Mechanics, and Maintenance Planners)

Salary & Benefits

• 100k-140k
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Annual profit sharing
• PTO