Global Search Network · 4 hours ago
Maintenance Manager
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expGlobal Search Network is a company in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the lifecycle of physical assets and drive a culture of 'Zero Downtime'. The role involves strategic leadership in operational excellence, safety compliance, and team coaching to maximize production capacity and equipment efficiency.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Christopher Merida
Responsibilities
Champion a transition from reactive "break-fix" cycles to a data-driven Predictive Maintenance (PdM) model
Maintain an audit-ready facility 365 days a year
Own the roadmap for the future
Lead, mentor, and upskill a diverse technical team within a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) environment
Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Five Why's to eliminate recurring equipment failures and optimize Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Partner with Production to identify "hidden factory" capacity, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing scrap/waste through precision equipment calibration
Lead the technical integration of new product lines, ensuring "Vertical Start-ups" where new equipment hits target efficiency on Day 1
Manage the maintenance budget with precision, balancing spare parts inventory (MRO) with the need for immediate agility
Monitor and optimize plant utilities (CO2, steam, refrigeration, water) to reduce the facility's environmental footprint and energy spend
Qualification
Required
An Undergraduate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or 7+ years of equivalent high-speed manufacturing mastery
6+ years of experience in a high-speed packaging or processing environment
Deep familiarity with SQF, BRC, or FSMA requirements
Proficient in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), PLC logic troubleshooting, and interpreting complex P&IDs
Proven experience managing skilled trades in a unionized environment
Company
Global Search Network
Global Search Network Headquartered in Tampa, FL — powering elite Food & Beverage talent nationwide since 1994.
Founded in 1992TAMPA, FL, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase