Maintenance & Reliability Manager
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Job Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
A growing food manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to lead plant maintenance operations and ensure the reliability of production equipment utilities and facility infrastructure.
This role is responsible for maintaining safe efficient and continuous operations across a high-volume production environment that includes bread batter and fryer processing systems. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience within food manufacturing maintenance refrigeration systems wastewater operations and industrial mechanical/electrical systems.
This position offers the opportunity to lead maintenance strategy improve equipment reliability and support long-term plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Plant Maintenance Operations
Manage all maintenance activities for production equipment utilities and plant facilities.
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical electrical and process equipment issues.
Equipment Reliability & Continuous Improvement
Drive initiatives that improve equipment performance reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency.
Develop maintenance standards and procedures to support consistent operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
Capital Projects & Engineering Support
Support facility expansions equipment upgrades and plant modifications.
Manage maintenance-related capital projects and equipment installations.
Coordinate with engineering operations and external contractors on plant improvements.
Safety & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety standards.
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Promote safe work practices across maintenance and production teams.
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Maintain regulatory compliance within food manufacturing operations.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop maintenance technicians and supervisors.
Provide support across multiple shifts when needed.
Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
5 years of maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing
Experience working with bread batter and fryer processing equipment
Hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems and wastewater treatment
Strong background in industrial mechanical and electrical systems
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems
Ability to manage maintenance teams in a fast-paced production environment
Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills
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Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
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Capital project planning and equipment installation
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Continuous improvement and process optimization
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Vendor and contractor management
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Experience with CAD systems and PLC troubleshooting
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office tools
Work Environment
This position operates in an active manufacturing environment and may include exposure to:
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High-noise production areas
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Temperature ranges from -40F to 110F
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Required PPE including hearing protection and safety glasses
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Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
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Extended schedules during peak production periods
Why Join This Opportunity
Senior leadership role within a growing food manufacturing operation
Competitive executive-level compensation
Relocation assistance available
Opportunity to build and improve maintenance systems and plant reliability
Location: Ponca City Oklahoma
Salary: $140000 $195000
Schedule: 1st Shift 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Relocation Assistance: Available
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Food Industry
- Root cause Analysis
- SAP
- CMMS
- Conflict Management
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Supplier Management
- Team Management
- Programmable Logic Controllers
