Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer | Winchester, KY | $84K–$114K + Quarterly Bonus

Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer

📍 Location: Winchester, KY (On-site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💵 Compensation: $84,640 – $114,840 per year + 12.5% quarterly bonus
🎯 Level: Mid-level | Reports to Plant Manager

About the Role

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Manager / Plant Engineer to lead reliability, safety, and performance initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage the maintenance team, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you’ll play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, reducing operational costs, and delivering on continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead plant safety processes to ensure zero incidents and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Implement and maintain a reliability-centered maintenance process to improve equipment uptime, OEE, and cost efficiency.

• Develop and lead the maintenance team, ensuring skills and training align with plant needs.

• Manage capital projects, departmental budgets, and maintenance spend.

• Apply root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, 5-Why, ATS) to resolve critical equipment failures and prevent recurrence.

• Partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve business objectives.

• Oversee plant systems and processes with focus on TPM, maintenance excellence, and overall plant reliability.

• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, and alignment with industry standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.

• 3+ years’ experience leading a manufacturing maintenance department or 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.

• Proven expertise in failure analysis and root cause investigations.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and compliance practices.

Preferred:

• Experience with CMMS systems and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $84,640 – $114,840 annually
🎯 Bonus: 12.5% quarterly
🩺 Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (FSA/HSA options available)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans (life, accident, disability)

• Wellbeing resources and Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞 On-call: Some weekends and after-hours support as required by plant needs

Ideal Candidate

You’re an experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, manufacturing environments. You know how to balance technical expertise with strong leadership, building high-performing teams while ensuring operational excellence.

👉 Ready to lead maintenance excellence and drive plant reliability forward? Apply today and take the next step in your career.

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.

Field Service Engineer | $65K–$75K | Industrial Printing Technology | Greensboro, NC

Field Service Engineer

📍 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💵 Base Salary: $65,000 – $75,000/year
🎁 Benefits: Full benefits package included
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
📈 Bonus/Commission: Not applicable
🕒 Overtime Eligible: No

Be the Technical Backbone of Innovation

Are you ready to put your hands-on engineering skills to work in a dynamic, customer-facing environment? A global manufacturer in high-end printing technology is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support its cutting-edge single-pass inkjet presses in the corrugated packaging space. Based primarily at a client site in Greensboro, NC, this role is your chance to become the go-to expert in keeping advanced digital print systems running at peak performance.

You’ll play a pivotal role in installation, troubleshooting, on-site maintenance, and customer training, ensuring optimal performance of next-gen printing systems. If you thrive in an environment where precision meets people skills, this is the challenge you’ve been looking for.

🔧 What You'll Do

Technical Expertise & Support

• Lead equipment installation from setup through full operational acceptance

• Support customers during production ramp-up phases and provide hands-on training to operators

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and software issues on-site

• Ensure optimal part management, including return processes and inventory accuracy

• Stay connected with technical teams for escalation and issue resolution

Customer-Focused Service

• Communicate effectively with clients to address concerns and resolve issues quickly

• Proactively maintain and improve customer relationships by delivering reliable, professional service

• Ensure each service visit leaves the site better than you found it

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain precise service activity logs and troubleshooting reports

• Complete and submit daily timecards and accurate expense reports

• Follow a clear path of development toward becoming an Expert Print Consultant and Basic Operator Trainer

• Complete self-paced training programs (including remote and international sessions) on schedule

Travel & Administration

• Primarily based in Greensboro, but occasional travel—domestic and international—may be required

• Book travel proactively to ensure cost-effective accommodations and transportation

• Submit all expenses in a timely manner following travel

🛠️ What You Bring

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred—or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of experience in equipment installation, electrical/mechanical repair, or field service

• Solid experience in technical support, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

• Prior exposure to industrial inkjet and/or pre-press technologies is a major plus

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and remain calm under pressure

• Physically fit to lift up to 50 lbs and agile enough to work in tight, technical environments

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and web-based software tools

• Willing to occasionally work non-standard hours, including weekends

• Prior experience with similar equipment from manufacturers like HP, EFI, Fujifilm, Barberan, Canon, or Konica Minolta is highly valued

🏅 Preferred (but Not Required) Experience

• Successful management of large machinery installations

• Experience working in fast-paced industrial or print technology environments

• Demonstrated history of independently solving complex technical issues

🚀 Why This Role?

• Be a key player in delivering cutting-edge printing technology

• Join a forward-thinking company that invests in your technical growth and training

• Enjoy the variety of working on-site with clients while developing deep product expertise

• Gain exposure to international best practices and advanced technologies

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