The Organization:
For over 35 years, Stahlbush Island Farms has been a leader in sustainable and organic farming in Corvallis, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley. From seed to finished product, they are committed to producing high-quality food while caring for the environment, supporting their community, and investing in a vibrant, multicultural team.
The Position:
The Maintenance Manager provides strategic leadership for all maintenance, refrigeration, utilities, and facility systems across the plant. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Shipping & Receiving, Safety, Sanitation, and Fabrication, this leader ensures equipment reliability, operational efficiency, food safety, and employee safety.
This role is responsible for building a best-in-class maintenance organization through strong leadership, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while overseeing a 24/7 maintenance operation.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance, electrical, millwright, fabrication, and utility teams.
- Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing maintenance workforce.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and employee development.
Maintenance & Reliability Management
- Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
- Lead maintenance planning and scheduling to maximize equipment uptime.
- Oversee CMMS, work orders, and asset management systems.
- Track KPIs related to uptime, downtime, reliability, productivity, and maintenance costs.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.
- Ensure reliable operation of production equipment, refrigeration, utilities, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Operational Excellence
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support production goals.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
- Manage capital improvement projects from planning through startup.
- Coordinate shutdowns and major maintenance projects to minimize production interruptions.
- Use performance data to identify and implement improvements.
Financial & Asset Management
- Develop and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets.
- Control maintenance spending while maximizing equipment reliability.
- Oversee purchasing of parts, equipment, and contracted services.
- Manage spare parts inventory and asset lifecycle strategies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Build strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
- Negotiate service agreements and oversee contractor performance.
- Ensure all contractors meet safety and food safety requirements.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and other applicable regulations.
- Champion a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance organization.
- Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Ensure maintenance activities support food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.
Communication & Collaboration
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to resolve operational challenges.
- Communicate maintenance performance, capital projects, and operational risks to leadership.
- Serve as the technical leader for maintenance and facility operations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Respond to critical plant issues and emergencies as needed.
- Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation.
- Establish preventive maintenance schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing.
- 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
- Strong experience with CMMS, reliability programs, and asset management.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and contractor relationships.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, utility systems, industrial controls, and PLC troubleshooting.
- Proven leadership, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead a 24/7 maintenance operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Who You Are
- You lead with integrity and always follow through on your commitments.
- You enjoy solving complex problems and making data-driven decisions.
- You are detail-oriented and committed to quality.
- You take initiative and continuously look for ways to improve.
- You adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams.
- You manage your time effectively and consistently deliver results.
- You bring a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and accountability.
- You prioritize safety and continuous improvement in everything you do.
- You believe in the mission and values of Stahlbush Island Farms.
Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: 15 (Maintenance Supervisors, Electrical Technicians, Millwrights, Mechanics, and Maintenance Planners)
Salary & Benefits
- 100k-140k
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Annual profit sharing
- PTO
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