Director of Maintenance & Engineering
Job Description
The Director of Maintenance & Engineering leads all maintenance and engineering operations within a fast-paced beverage manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs for production equipment, utilities, and facility systems
- Oversee daily maintenance operations and quickly resolve equipment issues to support production goals
- Manage maintenance and capital budgets, including forecasting and cost control
- Lead capital projects from planning through execution
- Implement and manage CMMS to track work orders, assets, and performance metrics
- Partner with Operations to align maintenance schedules with production needs
- Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental regulations (OSHA, FDA, etc.)
- Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance
- Maintain spare parts inventory to reduce downtime and control costs
- Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and plant efficiency
- Hire, lead, and develop maintenance team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing (food/beverage preferred)
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems
- Experience with CMMS and capital project management
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Work Environment
- Manufacturing setting with exposure to production equipment and varying conditions
- Regular, reliable attendance required
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