| Location | Opelika, AL |
| Salary | $120,000–$130,000 Per Year |
MAINTENANCE MANAGER | FOOD MANUFACTURING
Location: Auburn, AL
Salary: $120,000-$130,000 annually
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite
Tired of putting out fires? Ready to lead a maintenance team that prevents them?
BlackRock Resources is recruiting a Maintenance Manager for an established food manufacturing company in Auburn, Alabama.
We're looking for a hands-on leader who knows how to keep production moving, develop a strong maintenance team, and tackle equipment challenges before they turn into costly downtime.
If you're passionate about equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and building a maintenance department that gets results, this opportunity deserves your attention!
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Lead from the front. Manage, mentor, and develop a skilled maintenance team.
Keep production moving. Build and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
Solve the tough problems. Oversee troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, boiler, and PLC-controlled systems.
Drive improvements. Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and plant efficiency.
Build a proactive maintenance culture. Support Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Operator Driven Reliability (ODR), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Operations. Coordinate maintenance priorities, equipment repairs, and projects to keep production on track.
Own the operation. Oversee maintenance work orders, equipment rebuilds, spare parts inventory, safety, and GMP compliance.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
7-10 years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing.
Previous maintenance management or supervisory experience required.
Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledge, including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, and boilers.
Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians.
Knowledge of GMP requirements and manufacturing safety standards.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
WHY MAKE THE MOVE?
$120K-$130K salary | Direct Hire | Leadership Opportunity
This isn't just about managing repairs. It's about building a stronger maintenance operation.
You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on equipment reliability, reduce downtime, develop your team, and help drive the overall success of a food manufacturing facility.
We want a Maintenance Manager who leads by example, isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, and takes pride in getting things done right.
INTERESTED? LET'S TALK!
Send your resume to amanix@blackrockres.com for immediate consideration.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. No C2C or third-party submissions.
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