Food Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing | Ponca City, OK | Onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead multi-shift maintenance teams in a high-volume food manufacturing facility. This role oversees bread, batter, fryer, refrigeration, wastewater, mechanical, and electrical systems, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop multi-shift maintenance teams for plant equipment, production lines, and facility operations.
• Plan and execute capital and expense maintenance projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and contractors for efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues in collaboration with plant leadership.
• Support emergency response, off-shift leadership, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years management experience in food manufacturing maintenance with bread, batter, fryer systems.
• Hands-on experience with refrigeration, wastewater treatment, mechanical, electrical systems, and PLC equipment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures (-40°F to 110°F) and high-noise environments.
• Computer literacy: Excel, MS Word; CAD understanding a plus.
• Stable work history with 3+ years average tenure per prior role preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.
• Must use PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses).
• Flexible for extended hours, weekends, and multiple shifts.

Why Join Us:

• Lead a skilled maintenance team in a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to manage multi-shift operations, capital projects, and plant upgrades.
• Competitive salary up to $200,000 for top candidates.

Location: Ponca City, OK | Onsite
Shift Support: 2nd and 3rd shifts, including special projects and emergency coverage