Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and well-rounded Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Salt Lake City. This full-time, plant start-up role offers a rare opportunity to build a maintenance organization entirely from the ground up—including the structure, processes, and the full technical team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this leader will establish a safe, efficient, and high-performing maintenance environment. Because this role is responsible for building the team from scratch, the ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded background in maintenance, an established professional network, and proven leadership experience to recruit, hire, and develop top technical talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the entire maintenance department from the ground up for a new production facility

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics, leveraging an existing network to accelerate team development

• Ensure facility compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC)

• Oversee equipment and facility systems including:

  • Refrigeration (ammonia and freon)

  • Electrical and PLC controls

  • Welding, machining, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Utilize SAP, INTERAL, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word for maintenance planning and reporting

• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships

• Lead safety programs and ensure OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reliability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Technical & Functional Requirements:

• 5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment

• Well-rounded background across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and automation systems

• Experience with maintenance planning systems and inventory control

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and INTERAL

• Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley systems is helpful

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:

• Proven experience building and leading maintenance teams

• Must have an established professional network to support building a brand-new maintenance team

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Hands-on, proactive leadership style

Education & Physical Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or degree preferred

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a variety of industrial environments

• Willing and able to travel extensively in the first year for training at Bridor’s established facilities

Key Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Company-paid holidays

• Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunities

Why Join Us

• Unique, high-impact opportunity to build a maintenance organization from the ground up

• Direct involvement in a major plant start-up and long-term operational strategy

• Cross-functional collaboration with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams

• Exposure to advanced systems and best practices from multiple Bridor facilities

Salary info:

$57.69 - $62.50 / hr