Maintenance Manager in Nashville

Job Description

Gpac is working with a well-established growing meat processing company that is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all plant maintenance operations in NW Tennesee.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving preventive maintenance initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement across a busy, high-volume protein facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-skilled maintenance team across all production shifts
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, PM programs, and work order execution
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, HACCP, ammonia/refrigeration regulations, and plant safety programs
• Manage maintenance budget, parts inventory, and contractor relationships
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and QA to maximize uptime and support production goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve plant performance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and future facility enhancements

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in meat or food processing (protein experience strongly preferred)
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and industrial troubleshooting background
• Experience with refrigeration (ammonia), packaging equipment, conveyors, and processing machinery
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage KPIs, and build a culture of accountability
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safety programs, and maintenance best practices

Why This Role:

• Competitive market salary
• Great benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Stable, growing company
• Relocation assistance

We are in the process of arranging interviews, if you are interested, please submit your confidential resume to Rick at rick.spinner@gogpac.com for consideration.

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.