Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations at our ice cream manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, plant safety, and compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. This includes managing a team of technicians and contractors, and maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Oversight:
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate all preventive and corrective maintenance activities for production machinery, refrigeration systems (including ammonia), packaging lines, HVAC, and building infrastructure.
• Ammonia System Management:
• Ensure safe and compliant operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with PSM (Process Safety Management), EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, especially regarding ammonia handling. Enforce strict safety procedures and participate in facility audits and inspections.
• Budgeting & Planning:
• Develop and manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and support capital projects, including equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Implement lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives to improve equipment uptime and plant efficiency.
• Vendor Management:
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and contractors for parts, repairs, and specialized maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, PSM/RMP compliance, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment and respond to after-hours emergencies if needed.

Certifications

• RETA or CIRO certification
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Ammonia Refrigeration Operator Level I or II
• PSM/RMP training

Leadership Attributes: We are seeking a strong people leader who embodies the following values and leadership traits:

• High Emotional Intelligence (EI): Approaches challenges and feedback with self-awareness, empathy, and professionalism.
• Team Builder: Creates a positive and inclusive team environment that fosters collaboration and respect.
• Treats Everyone Equally: Holds all team members to the same standard with fairness and consistency.
• Direct & Positive Communicator: Communicates expectations clearly and constructively.
• Strategic Thinker: Anticipates long-term needs and aligns sanitation goals with plant priorities.
• Caring Leader: Values team well-being and builds trust through genuine support.
• Sets Clear Expectations: Defines goals, roles, and responsibilities to ensure accountability.
• Holds Self and Others Accountable: Leads by example and follows through on commitments.
• Agent of Change: Embraces innovation and drives improvements in sanitation practices and culture.

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