Maintenance Manager

Relate Search has partnered with a national Food & Beverage manufacturer to identify an experienced Maintenance Manager for its Rochester-Austin, Minnesota area operation. This key leadership role will oversee maintenance and reliability within a low-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment, with responsibility for improving equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting continued operational growth. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership approach, strong technical maintenance expertise, and a proven ability to develop teams and improve reliability in fast-paced manufacturing operations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Key Responsibilities: Lead all plant maintenance and reliability activities to maximize equipment uptime, production efficiency, and overall facility performance Develop, coach, and lead the maintenance team while establishing clear expectations around safety, accountability, and execution Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs while driving root cause analysis and long-term equipment reliability improvements Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other functions to resolve equipment issues and support production objectives Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, controlling maintenance costs, and improving asset performance Qualifications: Eight or more years of progressive maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibility Experience supporting low-mix, high-volume manufacturing operations; Food & Beverage manufacturing experience preferred Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability Demonstrated success leading maintenance teams and improving uptime, productivity, and overall maintenance performance Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills This company offers a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within an established national Food & Beverage organization. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement: Relate Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building inclusive teams where everyone belongs. #J-18808-Ljbffr