Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing

Job Description A well-established food manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead its Louisiana facility. This leader will transition the department from a reactive environment to a structured, reliability-driven operation that supports growth and automation. This is a high-impact role for a change agent who can create order, build systems, and lead from the floor. Key ResponsibilitiesReliability & Systems Develop and execute a Preventative and Predictive Maintenance program Utilize CMMS to track KPIs (MTBF, MTTR) Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions Establish structured planning and spare parts management Shift culture toward planned downtime and proactive maintenance Capital Projects & Engineering Lead CAPEX projects from design through implementation Oversee equipment installs, facility upgrades, and contractor management Improve performance, yields, and cost efficiency Automation & Controls Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), VFDs, and HMIs Identify and implement automation improvements Leadership & Compliance Supervise and structure a team of 7-8 skilled technicians Enforce GMP, HACCP, and OSHA standards Qualifications 7+ years industrial maintenance experience 3+ years supervisory experience in food or beverage manufacturing Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting CMMS experience Automation troubleshooting experience Engineering background preferred SQF, BRC, or PCQI certification preferred Why Join? 7 production lines with strong mechanics who need structure Competitive salary 401(k) with profit sharing PTO Medical, Dental, Visio Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance Cell phone stipend 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.

Created: 2026-03-10