Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Salt Lake City. This is a full-time, plant start-up opportunity where you will play a key leadership role in building maintenance operations—and your team—from the ground up.

This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and will be instrumental in establishing a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Launch and oversee the maintenance department for a new production facility
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics
• Ensure facility compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)
• Oversee equipment systems including:
• Refrigeration (ammonia and freon)
• Electrical and PLC controls
• Welding, machining, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Utilize systems such as SAP, INTERAL, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word for planning and reporting
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance

Qualifications:

Technical & Functional Requirements:

• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and automation systems
• Experience with maintenance planning systems and inventory control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and INTERAL systems

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:

• Proven experience in building and leading effective maintenance teams
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hands-on leadership style with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Education & Physical Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or degree preferred
• Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a variety of environments (boiler rooms, freezers, outdoors)
• Willing and able to travel extensively in the first year for training at Bridor’s established facilities

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Why Join Us:

• Unique opportunity to build a maintenance team and operation from the ground up
• Be a part of a major plant start-up and help define its long-term success
• Collaborate directly with operations, R&D, and quality teams in a high-impact role
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge systems and best practices across multiple facilities

Apply Now:

If you’re a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for building high-performing teams, we want to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of food production.

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