Senior Maintenance and Reliability Manager
A large food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on engineering leader to own maintenance strategy and equipment reliability at one of its production plants. You will team with operations to expand operator-led reliability and autonomous maintenance practices while building the skills of mechanics and line operators.
What you will do
- Lead the daily work of the maintenance crew, balancing weekday and weekend priorities and keeping work orders flowing
- Respond fast to line breakdowns and track machinery condition and spare parts stock to limit downtime
- Oversee scheduled PM programs and machine overhauls so production runs safely and efficiently
- Design or guide controls upgrades that boost output and cut unplanned stoppages
- Assign tasks, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance staff
- Drive maintenance projects to timely completion
What you bring:
- Bachelor's in mechanical or electrical engineering, plus 7 to 10 years in manufacturing maintenance with growing supervisory scope
- Solid grasp of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and boiler systems
- PLC programming ability, GMP knowledge, and comfort reading blueprints and schematics
- Strong troubleshooting, project management, and standard office software skills
- Clear verbal and written communication with staff and internal customers
- Physical ability to climb, crawl, kneel, and lift more than 25 lbs
Location: Southeast Alabama, Columbus, GA Area