Maintenance Director – Food Manufacturing (Confidential – On-Site)
Salary: $110K–$130K + Benefits + Strategic Growth
A leading and rapidly growing food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Director to provide strategic oversight of all plant maintenance operations, equipment reliability, capital planning, and modernization efforts in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct plant-wide maintenance strategy, policies, and performance
Lead preventative & predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
Oversee equipment reliability, utilities, and facility infrastructure
Own CAPEX planning, execution, vendor management & contractor oversight
Manage CMMS utilization, work orders, parts, and inventory control
Develop and mentor maintenance teams, supervisors, and leads
Ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and regulatory standards
Drive continuous improvement, asset lifecycle planning, and KPI management
Partner with Production, Quality, and Safety leadership to align goals
What Will Set You Apart:
Senior maintenance leadership in food or beverage manufacturing
Expertise in high-speed packaging, process equipment, ovens, mixers, refrigeration, or utilities
Demonstrated results in uptime improvement, cost reduction, and modernization
Experience managing teams and capital equipment projects
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership
This role is highly visible and ideal for a maintenance leader ready to influence long-term plant success and scale.
For Immediate & Confidential Consideration:
Email your resume to Hillary.Cooley@gogpac.com
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.
