Food Manufacturing Maintenance Manager Job at BlackStar, Cherokee, IA

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  • BlackStar
  • Cherokee, IA

Job Description

Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing | Cherokee, IA | Onsite

Salary: $120K–$160K DOE + discretionary bonus

Shift: 1st Shift (7 AM–5 PM, M–F) with occasional 2nd/3rd shift or weekend support

Location: Cherokee, Iowa – Onsite

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize plant maintenance operations in a high-volume food manufacturing facility. You will oversee the maintenance of production equipment, building systems, refrigeration, and plant grounds, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with OSHA and other regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage plant maintenance teams and coordinate maintenance of bread, batter, fryer, refrigeration, and protein processing systems.
  • Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans to maximize equipment uptime.
  • Oversee plant layout changes, capital and expense budget projects, and vendor/contractor work.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA, and maintain a proactive safety culture.
  • Provide tools, training, and resources for maintenance staff to succeed.
  • Troubleshoot and solve mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and PLC system issues efficiently.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in electrical/mechanical fields.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of maintenance management in food manufacturing (bread, batter, fryer).
  • Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; CAD and PLC knowledge; refrigeration/ammonia experience.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate with senior management.
  • Other: OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent; ability to work in environments from -40F to 110F; use of PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally, walk and stand as needed, and work in noisy or temperature-extreme environments.

Why Join Us:

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a high-volume food production environment
  • Hands-on role with career growth in food manufacturing operations

Apply Now to lead maintenance operations in a growing food manufacturing plant in Cherokee, IA.

Job Tags

For contractors, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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