Maintenance Manager Job at gpac, Kirkwood, IL

  • gpac
  • Kirkwood, IL

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

gpac is partnered with a growing, family-owned pet food manufacturer seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance department at their Central, IL facility.

This position will oversee the maintenance team while driving equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, downtime reduction, CMMS management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader with strong mechanical and electrical experience who enjoys working closely with technicians, operations, and plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, schedule, and manage the maintenance team
  • Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs
  • Manage CMMS work orders, scheduling, and asset tracking
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and conveyance systems
  • Oversee repairs and maintenance of plant equipment and facility systems
  • Analyze downtime and maintenance data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Maintain critical spare parts and maintenance inventory
  • Partner with Operations to minimize equipment downtime
  • Support and lead capital and plant improvement projects
  • Manage outside vendors and contractors
  • Ensure maintenance activities meet safety and food safety standards
  • Promote a culture of accountability, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Provide hands-on support to technicians when needed

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of maintenance management, maintenance supervision, or industrial manufacturing experience
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and conveyance systems
  • Experience with preventive maintenance programs
  • CMMS experience
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to be hands-on and work flexible hours as needed
  • Food manufacturing or regulated manufacturing experience is preferred
  • Mechanical engineering background is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • $110,000–$115,000 base salary
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Career development opportunities
  • Family-owned company culture

If you are an experienced maintenance leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a manufacturing maintenance department and directly impact plant reliability and performance, APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration or reach out directly to Shevon at Shevon.robb@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

For contractors, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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