Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing

📍 Ponca City, Oklahoma, USA

🏭 Onsite

💰 $130,000 – $150,000

🕒 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Overview

An established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, facility improvements, equipment reliability, and engineering support within a high-volume production environment.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance teams, capital projects, contractor relationships, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering activities across the facility

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards

• Manage maintenance personnel, training, and resource planning

• Oversee capital improvement and facility upgrade projects

• Coordinate external contractors and service providers

• Support production operations through effective maintenance planning

• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions

• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field

• 5+ years of management experience in food manufacturing

• Experience with breading, batter, and fryer production systems

• Experience with refrigeration systems

• Experience with wastewater systems

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge

• Experience managing maintenance teams and projects

• Computer proficiency including Excel and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience with CAD software

• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Compensation

• Base Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

• Permanent Full-Time Position

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