Maintenance Manager
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Job Location:
Northumberland, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
At Furmano Foods you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm faith and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality shelf-stable foods while nurturing our employees community and the environment. We offer competitive pay comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture of quality service and sustainability.
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall leadership direction and transformation of the maintenance functions. This role ensures optimum operational efficiency equipment reliability food safety compliance and asset stewardship while aligning maintenance strategy with Furmano Foods operational and financial objectives. The Maintenance Manager will lead the transition from a reactive maintenance model to a planned preventive predictive and asset-focused operating system that reduces downtime improves preventive maintenance compliance strengthens food safety protections and supports sustainable profitability.
Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Maintenance Group.
- Support the development and implementation of capital projects.
- Develop and mentor maintenance supervisors leads and technicians.
- Establish clear asset ownership across operational areas.
- Build succession planning and develop replacement personnel for key roles.
- Provide visible leadership across all shifts.
- Support the VP of Operations in implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strategic & Operational Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a facility-wide maintenance strategy aligned with operational objectives.
- Improve preventive maintenance (PM) compliance and effectiveness (target 95%).
- Implement and expand predictive maintenance programs.
- Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
- Reduce unplanned downtime and emergency maintenance work.
- Partner cross-functionally to align maintenance priorities.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and KPIs.
Food Safety & Regulatory Responsibility:
- Ensure maintenance practices protect food safety and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain compliance with GMP OSHA and environmental standards.
- Ensure proper safety procedures and records are maintained.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years maintenance leadership experience two (2) years project management experience required.
- Experience in manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred).
- Experience with CMMS systems and KPI reporting required.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and systems leadership.
- Reliability engineering mindset.
- Strong leadership and motivational ability.
- Analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Financial and operational acumen.
- Change management and team development.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting /Pushing/Pulling: Up to 50 lbs. frequently; carts exceeding 100 lbs.
- Standing /Walking: Frequent to continuous during shifts.
- Climbing: Frequent including stairs and ladders.
- Manual Dexterity: Required for operating and adjusting equipment.
- Ability to safely reach the top of pallets for stretch wrapping
Job Type:Full-time
Schedule:
- 1st Shift
- This position typically follows the hours of the shift scheduled to work; however working days may vary based on season.
- Typically Monday through Friday. Very often Saturday. 12 hours Shifts may be required during busy times.
- Overtime
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Onsite nurse
- Corporate Chaplain
Ability to Commute:
- Northumberland PA 17857 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Northumberland PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Employment Disclaimer
This position is considered at-will meaning employment can be terminated at
any time by either party with or without notice and for any reason not prohibited by law.
Furmano Foods is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all
applicable federal state and local employment laws.
This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements
of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisors
ability to modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the
organization.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- CMMS
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- Maintenance Management
- Plastics Blow Molding
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
