Maintenance Manager

HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Manager in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry in Cedarburg, WI! Salary: $110K – $125K + 10% Bonus Shift: Days Location: Cedarburg, WI Benefits: Full benefits package About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a high-volume food and beverage manufacturing facility. This role will oversee a skilled union maintenance team while driving equipment reliability, automation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. Job Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a unionized maintenance team to support daily manufacturing operations and long-term equipment reliability Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and overall operational efficiency Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment, utility systems, HVAC equipment, boilers, and electrical distribution systems Support and optimize plant automation systems, PLC controls, and manufacturing technology Monitor maintenance KPIs, analyze equipment performance, and implement corrective actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Partner with Engineering and Operations on capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization initiatives Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, food safety standards, GMPs, environmental requirements, and company policies Develop maintenance procedures, planning strategies, and best practices that improve safety, productivity, and equipment performance Manage maintenance scheduling, staffing, employee development, performance management, and training Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance organization Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical education preferred 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience within food and beverage manufacturing; dairy manufacturing experience preferred 3+ years of supervisory experience leading maintenance technicians Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, automation, and manufacturing systems Experience with CMMS, preventive maintenance programs, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment; Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred Knowledge of production equipment including fillers, blow molding equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred Ammonia refrigeration, HTST pasteurization, fabrication, welding, or machining experience is a plus Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, GMPs, food safety requirements, and maintenance best practices Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and continuous improvement skills with a hands‑on management style #J-18808-Ljbffr