Plant Maintenance Manager

Company Overview

J&J Snack Foods is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, dedicated to providing nutritious and affordable branded-niche snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Our iconic products include SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, Luigi’s Italian Ice, Funnel Cakes, Churros, and a variety of baked goods and frozen novelties.

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations within our facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge and a proven track record in maintenance management, ensuring that all equipment and systems are functioning efficiently. This role requires effective supervision of the maintenance team, as well as the ability to manage various maintenance projects while adhering to safety standards.

Essential Functions:

• Leads and supervises a team of Maintenance Technicians, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs to ensure the reliability and longevity of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Schedules and prioritizes maintenance activities based on production schedules, equipment needs, and facility requirements.
• Collaborates with production and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize production downtime.
• Continuously takes independent action, delegates tasks, and provides corrective recommendations to the Plant Manager in the areas of safety, new and existing equipment, production and quality processes, and inspection of machinery.
• Develops Maintenance Technicians’ ability to understand, manage, and affect the department in a positive professional way by ensuring that all technicians have been trained in the areas of:
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Food Defense, Allergens, SQF, GMP’s, HAACP, CCP procedures
• Quality, Cleanliness, OSHA regulated programs
• Machine Operation
• Reading and understanding production specifications
• Understanding and recording of data on process documents
• Adheres to all food safety and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), and company policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance operations by providing leadership, goal setting, and working with all departments to resolve facility issues. Provide long term resolutions for preventative measures. 
• Oversees compliance and standard operating procedures with local officials including but not limited to fire department regulations, and local building permits. 
• Conducts regular facility, machinery, and equipment inspections to identify maintenance needs and address potential issues proactively.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment maintenance history, and inventory levels.
• Stays informed about new technologies, best practices, and industry trends in maintenance management to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Maintenance Manager must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently, demonstrating strong organizational skills to plan, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities effectively.
• Strong analytical thinking to troubleshoot and evaluate maintenance processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven solutions to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement in maintenance processes, systems, and procedures, driving initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase equipment reliability.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to use standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, and painting.

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Maintenance management: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person, Rock Island, IL 61201

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• plant maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rock Island, IL 61201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000