Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance & Refrigeration Manager is responsible for employee and food safety, operational performance, maintenance processes, refrigeration systems, utilities operations, and team development of a 24/7 food manufacturing facility. The position is accountable for leading and directing all reliability and maintenance activities, utilities operation, ammonia refrigeration systems, and execution of capital plans as necessary. The Maintenance & Refrigeration Manager will ensure successful completion of daily maintenance work as scheduled by the planning team and its execution by partnering with operational and support team members. This role must be available to work scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.

Benefits include:

-PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice

-401(k) match

-Life insurance

-Short-term disability

-Health, dental and vision insurance

- Maternity/paternity leave

-Health savings account (HSA)

-Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent

• Adhere to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards, and follow all GMP guidelines
• Assist in establishing, developing, and implementing key performance indicators to meet/exceed department and plant objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by partnering with facility and home office leadership to improve equipment uptime and OEE while reducing annual cost per asset replacement value
• Utilize internal plant maintenance teams and corporate reliability resources to define lubrication, predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance strategies
• Utilize CMMS to support maintenance functionality, including reviewing and prioritizing work requests, work orders, and maintenance results
• Responsible for the safety, operation, reliability, and regulatory compliance of all ammonia refrigeration systems and associated utility equipment
• Maintain relevant knowledge of EHS issues and ensure adherence to EHS policies and procedures
• Develop safe work procedures and ensure adherence to procedures and PPE requirements
• Create and foster team environments that support employee development and performance management
• Participate in daily walkthroughs and provide pointed feedback while maintaining a floor presence
• Encourage reporting of work-related injuries and incidents, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Quality and Production to resolve production-related and vendor-related issues
• Participate in interviewing, recruiting, and selection of salaried and hourly team members
• Support recruiting events and talent pipeline efforts in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• Responsible for implementation and oversight of all programs, SOPs, and GMPs related to the food safety management system
• Lead all PSM elements including Mechanical Integrity, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Incident Investigations, Operating Procedures, and Employee Training
• Responsible for the safety, operation, and regulatory compliance of ammonia refrigeration systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or applicable technical knowledge or Degree/Certification from Trade School
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations, maintenance, or utilities operations
• 3+ years working with and participating in LEAN manufacturing principles and activities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment and build positive working relationships
• Ability to lead department team members to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Ability to balance maintenance initiatives that align with plant business strategies
• Proven analytical, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience installing, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical equipment
• 480V 3-phase knowledge
• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams
• Experience serving as the PSM leader or program owner for an ammonia refrigeration facility
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA RMP regulations, IIAR standards, and applicable building and fire codes
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects exceeding $500,000
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance, utilities, and refrigeration teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

• Experience with Electrical troubleshooting
• Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E
• Experience or knowledge of personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and networking devices
• Experience with Allen Bradley
• CIRO, RETA, CARO, or equivalent industrial refrigeration certifications

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen.
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.