Maintenance Manager

A growing, highly automated food manufacturing facility is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager near Sioux Falls, SD to lead plant maintenance and reliability efforts. This is a leadership role within a modern operation that has completed multiple recent expansions and continues to invest in new technology and automation.

Position Summary: The Maintenance Manager leads and develops a team of 6-7 maintenance technicians while working alongside them on the plant floor. This role is responsible for equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position reports directly to the site's senior operations leader and plays a key role in maintaining production uptime and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team

Provide hands-on technical support across processing and packaging equipment

Manage and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls issues

Support automation and continuous improvement projects

Ensure maintenance activities meet safety and compliance standards

Coordinate urgent repairs and minimize downtime

Partner with operations to improve equipment performance and reliability

Qualifications

Maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred experience in food processing, canning, or similar industries

Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Experience with automation and controls systems preferred

Knowledge of PLCs, refrigeration, and ammonia systems is a plus

Demonstrated career stability and team leadership capability

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Work Schedule

Primarily weekday day-shift hours

Occasional nights or weekends may be required for urgent maintenance needs

What's Offered

Performance-based bonus program with benefits and retirement

Relocation assistance available

For more information or to apply directly, email Alana at

Keywords: Preventive Maintenance, CMMS, Food Manufacturing Equipment, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis, Leadership, OSHA & Safety Compliance, Continuous Improvement (Lean / TPM), Capital Projects & Budget Management, GMP & Food Safety Compliance

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