Maintenance Manager

North Kingstown, RI

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a leading producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables and prepared foods in search of a Continuous Improvement Manager to join its team! The Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring operational excellence through hands-on supervision of plant equipment maintenance, technician development, and safety compliance. Responsible for driving uptime, performance, and equipment reliability, this individual will lead a team of skilled maintenance technicians while maintaining a continuous focus on food safety, personal safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong mechanical and electrical background, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for team development in a fast-paced, high-demand food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise maintenance technician activities across shifts to ensure equipment uptime and production efficiency.
• Lead equipment setup, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs in alignment with customer and operational needs.
• Drive the internal maintenance development plan to continuously build technician skillsets by machine type.
• Monitor team performance to meet production schedules, deadlines, and KPI targets (e.g., downtime, PM completion, machine spend).
• Maintain strict compliance with GMPs, SOPs, FDA, OSHA, and internal food safety and personal safety protocols.
• Oversee maintenance of facility infrastructure, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and organization standards.
• Train and mentor team members in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other industrial systems.
• Promote and enforce safety programs; ensure employee accountability for safe work practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and internal promotion within the department.
• Participate in hands-on repairs and provide technical guidance as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology or equivalent formal training and experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in plant maintenance and engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a maintenance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge in HVAC, refrigeration, welding, electrical systems, industrial equipment installation/startup, boiler systems, and wastewater.
• Demonstrated success in developing SOPs and training programs to improve technician performance.
• Proven track record of improving maintenance KPIs and operational reliability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, temperature-variable environment with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Capable of physical activity required equipment troubleshooting, including climbing ladders and maneuvering around machinery.

Salary Range

• $155-160k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.