Senior Manager, Maintenance Excellence – Strategy

Role Overview

• Own and drive the Maintenance Pillar across all facilities, including development, deployment, and continuous improvement of standards, tools, and KPIs.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to site Maintenance Managers (dotted-line), ensuring alignment to enterprise maintenance standards and expectations.
• Establish, standardize, and enforce Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, including: PM completion targets, PM quality and effectiveness, Audit processes and compliance tracking.
• Ensure integrity and effectiveness of the CMMS (Oracle EAM), including: Asset hierarchy accuracy, Work order quality and consistency, Data accuracy for reporting and decision-making.
• Drive improvements in planned vs. unplanned maintenance work, reducing emergency work and increasing schedule compliance.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment uptime and reduce downtime through structured maintenance practices.
• Develop, manage, and monitor Repair & Maintenance (R&M) budgets across all facilities, ensuring cost control and alignment to financial targets.
• Own and drive accountability for key performance indicators, including: PM completion and compliance, Planned vs. unplanned work, Schedule compliance, Maintenance cost performance, and Equipment downtime.
• Standardize and support maintenance planning & scheduling processes, including weekly planning routines and performance reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability teams to support: Capital planning, Equipment lifecycle strategies, Maintenance readiness for new equipment.
• Support development of maintenance team capabilities, including skill assessments and training program alignment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local agencies).
• Lead and support enterprise maintenance improvement initiatives aligned with Company strategic goals.
• Support the Senior Director of Reliability and Corporate Manufacturing leadership in execution of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical is preferred
• 7-10 years experience managing groups that provide diverse technical support.
• In depth system management experience (SAP, Oracle, etc)
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• American Meat Institute (AMI) guidelines for sanitary designs
• Demonstrated track record of successful completion of major capital projects.
• Experienced in coaching & mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing with a focus on food safety.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within an organization to meet goals & objectives.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and utility management.
• Experience in manufacturing equipment selection, sourcing & installation
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills.

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities