Maintenance Manager, North Carolina

Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Lumber Bridge, NC

Job Type: FTE/Permanent

Job Summary:

Leads all aspects of maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement for the facility . Requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Oversee maintenance, repair, and upgrades of facility systems and equipment.

Manage vendor relationships and cost control.

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 20 direct and 15 indirect maintenance personnel.

Monitor and ensure maintenance-related metrics are met, including cost per pound and budget adherence.

Implement and enforce safety programs.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Manage weekend rebuilds and coordinate with vendors for project execution.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

7+ years of maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience managing a shift or entire maintenance operation.

Experience in maintenance cost analysis.

Knowledge of sanitation and pre-operation guidelines.

1 3 years of refrigeration and electrical systems experience.

Skills and Certifications:

Experience managing staff (Direct: 20 / Indirect: 15).

Master-level mechanical knowledge.

Advanced skills in welding, pneumatics, wiring, motor controls, and PLC.