Maintenance Manager (food manufacturing)

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Louisville, Kentucky facility, you will lead our maintenance team to keep our equipment, utilities, and facilities performing at their best. You will focus on eliminating failures, reducing downtime, and strengthening processes that help the plant operate safely and efficiently. You will collaborate closely with plant leaders, encourage continuous improvement within your team, and ensure maintenance strategies align with our broader company goals. A Taste of Your Responsibilities - Lead all maintenance activities across equipment, utilities, and facilities to support strong plant performance and reduce unplanned downtime. - Support, mentor, and guide the Maintenance team to help them succeed in their daily work and long-term growth. - Foster a plantwide safety mindset by incorporating safety considerations into all maintenance plans and actions. - Use maintenance metrics and reporting to improve transparency, decision‑making, and alignment with plant objectives. - Manage and monitor the department’s operating budget and adjust spending proactively when needed. - Participate in planning and estimating for annual and long‑range capital budgets. -...