In this role, you won't just be "fixing machines"—you will be a cultural architect. You will lead a high-performing team to eliminate losses, drive food safety excellence, and implement advanced reliability strategies in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
The Mission You will be responsible for the reliability, maintainability, and availability of all plant production resources. From coaching your team on the floor during Gemba walks to managing multi-million dollar capital projects, your goal is to transition our facility from reactive troubleshooting to a proactive, data-driven reliability model.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Coaching: Direct and mentor a team including the Facilities Engineer, Maintenance & Reliability Manager, MRO Buyer, and Planner.
- Asset Reliability: Design and monitor a comprehensive plan including predictive maintenance (PdM), spare parts optimization, and full CMMS integration.
- Strategic Growth: Lead TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and PM pillar implementations to drive out chronic losses.
- Capital Projects: Identify and manage capital needs from inception to completion, including budgeting, vendor management, and onsite safety.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with USDA, SQF, and EHS standards, prioritizing people and food safety above all else.
- Educational Background: B.S. in Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years in food manufacturing or CPG with a deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
- Leadership: 7+ years of experience leading teams of 5 or more individuals.
- Technical Toolkit: Expert-level knowledge of CMMS, ERP systems, and failure analysis techniques (FMEA).
- Continuous Improvement: Experience leading TPM, AM, or PM pillars. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a major plus.
- Certifications: CMRP, CRL, or ARP certifications are highly preferred.
Apply online today or send resume directly to Kristina.wilson@randstadusa.com
salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Strategic Maintenance Leader dedicated to maximizing plant reliability, asset availability, and operational efficiency within food-safe environments. I combine hands-on technical expertise with a proactive leadership style to eliminate deterioration losses and empower cross-functional teams. By balancing real-time troubleshooting with long-term root cause analysis, I bridge the gap between tactical maintenance execution and high-level engineering projects to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair, acting as the final point of escalation for complex equipment failures.
- Lead, coach, and direct a team of 5+ mechanics, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Design and oversee a comprehensive PM program to minimize unplanned downtime and extend asset life cycles.
- Maximize the use of CMMs
- Electronic Maintenance
Mechanical Maintenance
Blueprints
Electrical
Oversee accounting functions
Skills
Qualifications
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
