Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Maintenance & Engineering Manager Dallas, TX Area | Direct Hire About the Company Our client is an established, privately held food manufacturer producing high-quality consumable food grade products. The company is known for a stable, people-first culture and long-term investment in its facilities and employees. Position Summary The Maintenance & Engineering Manager leads the maintenance and engineering function for a high-speed food manufacturing facility. This role owns equipment reliability, capital projects, and maintenance team performance. Responsibilities Lead and develop the maintenance and engineering team Own preventive and predictive maintenance programs Manage capital projects from scope through startup Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and OEE improvements Oversee utilities, including refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, and wastewater Manage the maintenance budget and spare parts inventory Support food safety, sanitary design, and regulatory compliance Partner with Operations, Quality, and Safety on plant goals Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related) required 7+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in food, dairy, beverage, or CPG manufacturing 3+ years leading maintenance or engineering teams Experience managing capital projects Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, PLCs, and CMMS Familiarity with GMP, SQF, and OSHA requirements Preferred PMP Certification Reliability or lean/continuous improvement background PE license Perishable Food Product Experience (Meat, Dairy, Produce, Commodities) Benefits Competitive base salary plus annual bonus 401(k) with company match 4 weeks PTO Paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Relocation assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr The Judge Group