Maintenance Manager

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client, a well-established, growing food manufacturing company with a large, automated production facility in the Northeast, is looking to hire a Maintenance Manager. The organization operates high-volume, continuous production lines and is committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. The company offers long-term stability, investment in technology, and opportunities for leadership growth.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$140k – $150k

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance and reliability efforts within a large manufacturing facility. This role oversees preventive maintenance programs, manages a sizeable technical team, and partners closely with operations to ensure maximum equipment uptime, safety, and productivity. The ideal candidate for the Maintenance Manager combines strong electro-mechanical expertise with proven people leadership and process improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager:

• Lead, develop, and optimize a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) program within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Utilize a CMMS to plan, schedule, and track maintenance activities in alignment with production schedules.
• Manage daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance planning to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Lead and develop a Maintenance team of approximately 20+ mechanics and technicians, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and leadership to align maintenance priorities with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, efficiency, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Troubleshoot and support complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Recommend capital improvements and equipment upgrades to enhance performance and availability.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, training, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Manage department budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a key leader in plant meetings, safety initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

Required Experience/Skills for the Maintenance Manager:

• 10+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electro-mechanical background, including automated and heavy machinery.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading maintenance teams in a high-volume production facility.
• Proven ability to implement and sustain preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Experience working with CMMS systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Maintenance Manager:

• Experience in food, beverage, packaging, or similarly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with automated production lines, ovens, and process equipment.
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing background.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• MPS experience or similar is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant maintenance leadership experience is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Sign-on bonus potential.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.

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