Manager, Maintenance Engineering

Litehouse

$80K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4-5 years of engineering or maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably food.
  • Experience leading maintenance and capital projects focusing on equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledgeable in industrial equipment, utilities, and preventive maintenance systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with proven leadership capabilities.
  • CAD/CAM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach the maintenance team in equipment maintenance and improvement.
  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs while monitoring performance metrics.
  • Oversee capital projects, maintenance budgets, and contractor activities to boost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide engineering oversight for plant utilities and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Ensure adherence to food safety, environmental, and safety standards during audits.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Ownership (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
The Manager, Maintenance Engineering is responsible for safe, reliable operations of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime and meet or exceed regulatory, budget and food safety practices within the facility. Responsible for providing engineering support for plant operations, with an emphasis on safety, system reliability, and continuous improvement.

What you will do:
  • Lead and coach the maintenance team to safely maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve plant equipment and facilities.
  • Drive preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance programs while tracking key performance metrics to improve equipment reliability.
  • Oversee capital projects, maintenance budgets, contractor activities, and engineering initiatives to improve plant performance and efficiency.
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to implement continuous improvement initiatives, reduce downtime, and optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Provide engineering oversight for plant infrastructure, including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, utilities, and facility systems while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, and safety standards while supporting audits, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Other activities and duties as assigned.

What you bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 4-5 years of engineering or maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing preferred.
  • Experience leading maintenance, capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of industrial equipment, utilities, preventive maintenance systems, and environmental compliance.
  • Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and drive results.
  • CAD/CAM experience preferred.


Great People Deserve Great Benefits
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Ownership (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays


Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

We do not offer sponsorship

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