Maintenance Manager | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Cherokee, OK | $131K–$150K

🏭 Maintenance Manager
🗺️ Cherokee, OK
📍 Food & Beverages Industry | Onsite
💼 Mid-Senior Level | Management
📅 Full-time | 1 Position Available

✨ Compensation: $131,000 – $150,000 (confidential if posted externally)
🚚 Relocation: Limited assistance available
❌ Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🎯 Position Purpose

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices that keep plant equipment, grounds, and production processes running efficiently. This leader will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety while leading the engineering and maintenance teams.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Plant Operations & Layout: Develop and optimize plant processing lines to support operational changes or expansions.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to OSHA regulations and all company safety policies.

• Team Leadership: Equip and guide engineering and maintenance teams with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to sustain facility operations.

• Budget & Projects: Oversee Capital and Expense Budget projects and ensure timely execution.

• Vendor & Contractor Management: Build strong working relationships with external contractors and vendors to ensure efficient project delivery.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner closely with other departments to resolve daily operational challenges and drive plant-wide success.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify issues proactively and lead solutions in a structured, constructive manner.

✅ Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (meat industry experience preferred).

• Licenses/Certifications: State Mechanical Contractor’s License.

• Technical Expertise:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems.

• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems.

• Familiarity with CAD and PLC equipment.

• Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

• Excellent project and priority management.

• Effective communicator and self-starter with leadership skills across all organizational levels.

• Computer literacy (Excel, MS Word).

⚙️ Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods throughout the day.

• Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs with proper technique.

• Work may require personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.).

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (-40°F to 110°F) and high-noise environments.

📌 Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Manager ready to lead in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You’ll take ownership of critical operations, drive continuous improvements, and make a direct impact on plant safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic | Food Production | Cincinnati, OH | $51K–$60K

Job Title: 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Cincinnati, OH (On-site)
Industry: Food Production
Experience Level: Associate
Experience Required: 2–4 Years
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $51,000–$60,000
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Shift: 3rd Shift, 12-hour schedule (3/4), 10:00 PM–10:00 AM

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, building maintenance, and supporting special projects to ensure efficient plant operations. This position requires strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic expertise in a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs on machinery, equipment, and physical structures.

• Operate tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines to repair or fabricate parts.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with production and facility equipment to ensure optimal efficiency.

• Identify operational problems and implement effective solutions to improve productivity.

• Maintain a safe and clean maintenance work area.

• Document and track maintenance tasks using maintenance systems.

• Operate material handling equipment safely.

• Support predictive and preventative maintenance programs and participate in plant initiatives.

• Conduct safety observations and ensure compliance with SQF 2000 Systems standards.

• Uphold company food safety and quality principles.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• 2–4 years of maintenance mechanic experience.

• Proficiency in welding, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and parts specifications.

• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and push/pull.

• Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

• Work in varying temperatures, noisy environments, and confined spaces.

• Ability to climb ladders, crawl, and perform tasks in awkward positions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to contribute to a dynamic and growing food production facility while enhancing their technical skills in a challenging environment.