Maintenance Operations Manager — Food Processing

Note: You must enable text messaging in this program in order to answer the required screening questions posed to you by the screening bot.Maintenance Operations Manager — Food ProcessingWhy this role at Superior Farms?As an employee-owned leader in American lamb, Superior Farms powers a farm-to-fork ethos with sustainable practices and innovative processing. We’re looking for a maintenance leader to elevate reliability, ensure safety, and deliver continuous improvement across our Denver, Colorado facility.The opportunityOwn a blended proactive/reactive maintenance program for all operational equipment and facility infrastructure.Plan and schedule work that hits deadlines and reduces production impact.Advance operational effectiveness, team wellbeing, and safety.Institutionalize best-in-class technical practices, policies, and SOPs.Champion modern manufacturing principles and continuous improvement through training and process refinement.How you’ll make an impactDepartment leadershipDefine and implement maintenance best practices aligned with company strategies and site goals.Recruit, schedule, train, supervise, and motivate maintenance staff.Coordinate vendor activities; validate repair schedules and cost estimates.Set part and equipment repair priorities; control and monitor inventory.Reliability executionDelegate and oversee shift maintenance tasks with regular performance checks.Build and run a high-impact PPM schedule to maximize planned downtime and cut unplanned outages.Optimize line performance and product quality; manage calibration/maintenance for electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Establish cost accountability and a materials spend strategy.Maintain accurate systems and equipment data records.Lead seamless commissioning of new machinery to avoid downtime.Evaluate assets for efficiency; plan replacements and upgrades.Oversee compliant disposal of obsolete machines and plant equipment.Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Identify and act on business improvement opportunities.Provide hands-on technical expertise; engage external resources when needed.Conduct departmental risk assessments.Ensure subcontractors comply with OSHA and company standards; safeguard a safe, healthy workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors.People, budget, and partnershipsCoach, counsel, and develop a high-performing team with clear goals and feedback.Model excellence and set expectations; manage staffing to meet demand.Motivate the team to operational success; verify task completion and documentation quality.Review, edit, and audit timekeeping to ensure accurate pay.Manage to the maintenance budget; drive competitive bidding and vendor selection.Prepare and own the annual maintenance budget, end-to-end.Collaborate with the Management team and external partners to implement process improvements that meet customer requirements and optimize cost without compromising quality.Role detailsTitle: Maintenance Operations Manager — Food ProcessingCompany: Superior FarmsLocation: Denver, ColoradoReports To: General ManagerJob Type: Full time, on siteShifts Available: FirstPay Rate: $80,000 - $90,000 per year depending on experience**FLSA Status: **ExemptQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED; 5+ years related experience/training; or an equivalent mix of education and experience.Proven ability to interface professionally at all company levels.High level of interpersonal skill and discretion with confidential matters.Strong multi-tasking and prioritization capability.Certificates/Licenses: No certifications needed.Physical demandsFine motor control with hands; reach with hands/arms; speak and hear at normal levels.Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; computer and phone-based work requiring screen focus and keyboard use.Ability to manage moderate daily stress; occasional climbing, balancing, walking, bending, kneeling, or crouching.Lift/move regularly up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.Work environmentRegular exposure to wet/humid (non-weather) conditions and moving mechanical parts.Frequent exposure to fumes/airborne particles, variable temperatures, and extreme heat (non-weather).Occasional exposure to heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), and electrical shock risk.Typically loud noise levels.BenefitsESOP Shares401(k) matchDental insuranceHealth insuranceVision insuranceMajor holidaysVacation timeSick TimeOur cultureSuperior Farms is employee-owned and the leader in the American lamb industry. We live farm-to-fork every day, pairing sustainability with innovation to deliver the mouthwatering quality today’s consumers expect. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics