Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager $90000 - $130000 per year | Verona, VA | On-Site | Permanent Industrial Food Manufacturing & Packing Operations | Reliability Leadership | High-Impact CapEx Projects A bit about us: Founded decades ago and based in Verona, Virginia, with additional operational facilities supporting regional agricultural production, we are a fast-growing food production and packing organization focused on operational excellence, plant reliability, and continuous improvement. We take pride in maintaining high-efficiency sorting and packing operations while investing heavily in our people, equipment, and long-term infrastructure. Our leadership team values hands‑on collaboration, accountability, and building a strong culture centered around safety, performance, and innovation. Why join us? Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid Medical benefits with immediate enrollment eligibility 401(k) Opportunity Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Leadership Growth Opportunity: High‑visibility role with advancement potential into senior operational leadership Collaborative Work Environment: Hands‑on leadership team with strong operational support Impact-Driven Position: Lead critical plant reliability and CapEx initiatives across multiple facilities High‑Autonomy Environment: Opportunity to build systems, improve uptime, and drive operational performance Job Details Key Responsibilities and Duties Lead all preventive and corrective maintenance operations across two Virginia facilities Audit, redesign, and improve PM schedules for sorting, packing, cooling, and conveyor equipment Develop and enforce maintenance SOPs and repair standards Serve as the primary Upkeep CMMS power user, leveraging downtime and work order data to improve reliability Coordinate maintenance schedules with production leadership to maximize uptime and throughput Lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 CapEx projects including equipment upgrades and facility improvements Support larger capital initiatives and equipment installations with senior leadership Manage project budgets, documentation, and reporting Oversee spare parts inventory and technical purchasing activities Supervise and develop maintenance mechanics across multiple shifts Manage scheduling, overtime, work orders, and shift coverage Reinforce safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space, and food safety compliance Coordinate contractors and vendors for facility and residential property maintenance Oversee maintenance and compliance for approximately 10 residential support properties Lead shutdown planning and execution during offseason maintenance periods Qualifications Needed: High school diploma or GED required; technical education or maintenance certifications strongly preferred Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, food production, packaging, or agricultural operations Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems Strong background in industrial mechanical systems, conveyors, sorting systems, packaging equipment, and facility maintenance Experience leading CapEx projects, equipment installations, and operational improvement initiatives Proven ability to lead maintenance teams across multiple shifts and facilities Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills Experience managing spare parts inventory and vendor relationshipsKnowledge of lockout/tagout, confined space, and food safety protocols Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons and support on‑call responsibilities Equal Employment Opportunity Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment