Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Manager

The Facilities Maintenance Manager will be responsible for leading and executing all maintenance, repair, and facility-support functions. They will oversee maintenance personnel, coordinate projects, and implement proactive maintenance strategies to support continuous production and minimize downtime

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily maintenance operations for all production equipment, utilities, and facility systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal unplanned downtime

• Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety risks, and opportunities for operational improvement

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; ensure timely and effective repairs

• Read and interpret technical schematics, equipment manuals, diagrams, and engineering drawings to diagnose and resolve issues

• Fabricate or modify components when necessary to support repairs or facility improvements

• Ensure equipment is thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and contamination-free before returning to production

• Manage facility and equipment projects from planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, scope, and budgets are met

• Coordinate and supervise contractors and vendors performing maintenance, service work, or installations

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, inspection reports, and all required documentation

• Ensure compliance with all Lockout/Tagout procedures and verify that all personnel follow safety protocols

• Collaborate closely with Production Supervisors, Quality Assurance, and HR to support operational readiness and resolve issues efficiently

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working in a similar manufacturing/production environment; Experience working in a bakery is a plus

• Knowledge of various machines used in a production environment

• Food Safety/SQF knowledge

• Able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Knowledge of schematics, manuals, drawings, etc.

• Previous experience training and managing various employees