Maintenance Manager

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.


Summary/Objective:

The Maintenance Manager oversees the installation, maintenance, and repair of the company's facilities and equipment. This role requires hands-on experience in electrical systems, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and PLCs. Responsibilities include ensuring and maintaining a reliable operation of production machinery, mechanical systems, buildings, and other physical structures. The Maintenance Manager supervises a team of maintenance employees, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of equipment and facilities.
• Oversee maintenance operations across multiple shifts, ensuring effective communication, consistent standards, and appropriate staffing coverage.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance employees; assign work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and monitor performance.
• Perform and oversee troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and building systems, including PLC-controlled equipment.
• Support the installation, setup, modification, and teardown of new and existing production lines to meet operational and production requirements.
• Manage the maintenance budget, track expenses, and identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and control costs.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee outside contractors and service providers; ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to company standards.
• Evaluate equipment performance and facility needs; research, recommend, and support the acquisition of new equipment, tools, and suppliers.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including production, quality, safety, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment by enforcing compliance with all safety rules, regulations, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and documentation required for audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate the ability to work accurately, efficiently, and with sustained focus in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making consistent with an exempt leadership role, without regard to hours worked.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOP's, and OSHA safety requirements, adheres with compliance regulations on quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. Participates in audits and inspections as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Electricity, HVAC, Welding and Boiler certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and mechanical systems.
• Proven experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to analyze equipment needs and recommend improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across departments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifts.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality or safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and reach.
• Work environment includes exposure to machinery, noise, temperature variations, and industrial materials.
• May require availability outside of normal business hours to support multiple shifts, emergencies, or critical maintenance needs.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts

• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

• Happiness:
  
  
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.