Manager, Maintenance in Piedmont, South Carolina at Nissin Foods

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations within the manufacturing facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance. This role leads the maintenance team in achieving operational targets, including minimizing downtime, executing preventive maintenance programs, managing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Manager partners cross-functionally with Production, QA, and Plant Leadership to support continuous improvement, cost control, and operational excellence.

• Ensure all production and facility equipment operates in safe, reliable, and efficient condition to meet operational downtime targets
• Plan, assign, and oversee daily maintenance activities, including repairs, modifications, preventive maintenance, and new equipment installations
• Analyze maintenance needs, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate internal and external resources for repairs and projects
• Manage relationships with outside contractors, vendors, inspectors, and service providers to ensure compliance with company standards
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and practices; conduct regular safety meetings and ensure OSHA compliance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, audits, and inspections
• Oversee inventory management for maintenance parts, materials, and supplies
• Develop, propose, and execute capital investment projects; track progress, budgets, and completion documentation
• Monitor and report utility usage, including water, gas, and other plant operational metrics, as required for regulatory audits
• Prepare and present monthly reports related to maintenance performance, labor, major repairs, utilities, and operational risks
• Ensure maintenance areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation and GMP requirements
• Communicate effectively with Production, QA, and Plant Management regarding equipment conditions, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Participate in leadership meetings and communicate priorities and updates to the maintenance team

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2–5+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems within a production setting
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and contractor management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance-related software systems
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, and physical demands

Preferred:

• Food manufacturing or CPG production experience
• Experience working in regulated environments subject to OSHA, AQMD, and local/state audits
• Familiarity with boiler systems, utilities management, and plant infrastructure
• Prior experience managing capital investment projects from proposal through completion
• Experience leading maintenance teams across multiple shifts
• PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience
• Strong continuous improvement, cost-reduction, and operational optimization background