Plant Maintenance Leader

Lumberton North Carolina

$120000 to $150000Full benefits package provided Paid Relocation

Overview

A leading Manufacturing & Production company is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Plant Maintenance Leader to oversee all aspects of maintenance repair and continuous improvement for a large 400000 sq. ft. facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills deep technical expertise and a proven ability to drive operational efficiency while ensuring strict compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance & Operations: Oversee the maintenance repair and upgrade of all facility systems and production equipment. Manage vendor relationships ensure cost control and drive efficiency across all maintenance operations.

• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise mentor and actively develop a team of maintenance personnel including approximately 20 direct reports and 15 indirect reports to achieve operational excellence and foster a high-performing environment.

• Budget & Performance Management: Closely monitor and manage key maintenance-related metrics including adherence to the Maintenance & Repair (M&R) budget and cost-per-pound targets.

• Compliance & Safety: Implement enforce and maintain robust safety programs. Ensure full compliance with USDA HACCP and all other relevant regulatory and pre-operation guidelines.

• Project Oversight: Manage the effective execution of facility maintenance projects including coordinating weekend rebuilds and working directly with M&R vendors.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 7 years of progressive maintenance management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience in poultry or food processing is strongly preferred.

• A proven track record of successfully managing an entire shift or full maintenance operation.

• Must have experience managing staff (Direct and Indirect).

• 13 years of hands-on experience with refrigeration and electrical systems.

• Bachelors degree in Maintenance Engineering or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).

Technical & Leadership Skills

The following technical skills and knowledge are required:

• Full understanding of the theory practical knowledge and skills to function as a master-level mechanic.

• Possesses advanced general maintenance skills including welding pneumatics wiring motor controls and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) experience.

• Strong financial acumen with experience in maintenance cost analysis (Agristats knowledge is a plus).

• In-depth knowledge of HACCP USDA sanitation and pre-operation guidelines.

• Must be able and willing to be on the plant floor actively teaching observing and mentoring the team.