Flora Food Group · 23 hours ago
Maintenance Manager
Flora Food Group is a global branded food champion offering natural and nutritious food products. They are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead and optimize the maintenance function at their Hugoton plant, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance while driving continuous improvement.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingNutritionWholesale
Responsibilities
Oversee maintenance of processing and packaging equipment, utilities, and automation systems
Lead maintenance, planning, and storeroom teams to ensure optimal performance
Collaborate with Production to schedule preventative maintenance and minimize downtime
Build and develop world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams
Manage outside contractors for installations and projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution
Drive safety initiatives and enforce compliance with all safety requirements
Develop and implement measures to improve equipment performance and product quality
Analyze and resolve technical issues, providing sustainable solutions
Maintain accurate time and maintenance records; manage departmental budgets
Lead small-scale capital projects, including contractor management and commissioning
Act as a contributing member of the site's Food Safety Team and ensure HACCP compliance
Regular and predictable attendance is essential
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including aseptic and wet manufacturing experience
At least 5 years of experience managing people and projects
Strong technical troubleshooting skills across equipment and automation systems
Experience with TPM/WCM methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP CMMS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions
Proven ability to reduce costs, manage timelines, and drive long-term improvements
Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to build and inspire teams
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus
Company
Flora Food Group
Flora Food Group produces and sells butter, spread, cream, and cheese.
Funding
Current Stage
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