Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing (Lycoming County)

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing to lead plant maintenance operations, drive equipment reliability, and support a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is a high-impact leadership role within a regulated food production environment requiring strong technical expertise and proven team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

● Lead and develop the maintenance department to achieve safety, uptime, and production performance goals

● Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability

● Analyze downtime trends, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions

● Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF/BRC, and other food safety standards

● Manage departmental budgets and ensure maintenance projects are completed on time and within budget

● Partner cross-functionally with plant leadership, QA, and engineering to support operational and capital improvement initiatives

● Promote a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities

Qualifications :

● Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience)

● 8+ years of combined technical and leadership experience in food manufacturing

● Strong working knowledge of GFSI/BRC, SQF, GMP, HACCP, and food safety audit environments

● Hands-on expertise in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, instrumentation, and controls

● Experience with SAP or other ERP systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools

● Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve plant reliability in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation & Benefits:

● Base Salary: $94,000 – $140,000

● 15% Target Bonus

● Relocation Assistance up to $15,000 (grossed up for tax impact)

● Long-term growth opportunity in a stable manufacturing environment

If you are a results-driven maintenance leader with deep food manufacturing experience and a passion for operational excellence, let’s connect. Message me directly for more details.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must have valid, independent authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer, support, or accept any form of sponsorship—whether employer, third-party, future, contingent, transfer, or otherwise. Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship of any kind. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.