Senior Maintenance Manager

Description:

Global Search Network is actively hiring for the role of Senior Maintenance Manager on behalf of a reputed organization in the food & beverage manufacturing industry. This full-time, on-site leadership role based in New Berlin, NY, requires a technically skilled and experienced maintenance professional to manage all plant maintenance functions, capital engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product quality, equipment uptime, and facility operations.

The Senior Maintenance Manager will lead the plant’s maintenance team with a primary focus on driving operational reliability, executing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring seamless collaboration across operations, utilities, and facility services. This position reports to the senior leadership and collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and safety teams to uphold stringent food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

🔧 Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor the maintenance department, including technicians and supervisors.

• Establish performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Deliver coaching and technical development to enhance team effectiveness and skills.

⚙️ Operations & Maintenance Management

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.

• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns in real-time with minimal disruption to production lines.

• Oversee the implementation of predictive maintenance systems and drive best practices across departments.

• Coordinate plant-wide support for all mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.

🛠 Technical Engineering Oversight

• Lead and manage capital engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to budget/timeline.

• Maintain and troubleshoot complex systems including PLC-controlled equipment, HVAC systems, refrigeration, and air compressors.

• Review and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics to ensure accurate system integration and maintenance.

📊 Administrative & Reporting

• Prepare and submit maintenance KPIs and operational reports (weekly, quarterly, annually).

• Monitor MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) budgets and identify opportunities for cost reduction through optimized inventory management.

• Enforce contractor and internal team compliance with performance and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on management experience in maintenance within a Food & Beverage manufacturing environment.

• Expertise in PLC systems, high-speed automated manufacturing, and preventive/predictive maintenance.

• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, safety regulations, and regulatory compliance in food production.