Associate Director of Maintenance & Facilities

Pay Range: $130,000/yr. – $180,000/yr. based on experience and qualifications.

Are you a maintenance leader who thrives on improving equipment reliability, developing high-performing teams, and driving world-class manufacturing performance?

We're looking for an experienced Associate Director of Maintenance & Facilities to join our Plant Leadership Team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our fast-growing food manufacturing operation. This is more than a maintenance leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence plant strategy, invest in people, drive continuous improvement, and make a measurable impact on production performance and business growth.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, implementing reliability best practices, and leading maintenance excellence in a complex manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

As our Associate Director of Maintenance & Facilities, you'll have the opportunity to:

• ✅ Lead a critical function within a growing food manufacturing organization
• ✅ Drive reliability initiatives that directly impact production, quality, and profitability
• ✅ Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety leaders on strategic projects
• ✅ Influence capital investments, equipment upgrades, and facility growth initiatives
• ✅ Develop and mentor the next generation of maintenance leaders and technicians
• ✅ Shape a culture focused on safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive Plant Performance
• You'll lead all aspects of maintenance strategy and execution, ensuring our equipment, systems, and facilities operate at peak performance.
• Champion preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency
• Lead initiatives to reduce downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to support current production needs and future growth
• Leverage maintenance data and analytics to drive informed business decisions
• Lead Reliability Excellence
• You will be the driving force behind our asset management and reliability strategy.
• Implement and advance Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and FMEA methodologies
• Improve key performance metrics including MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and maintenance cost performance
• Develop long-term asset management and equipment lifecycle strategies
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility improvements
• Ensure reliability best practices are built into new equipment and expansion projects
• Develop Great People
• We believe exceptional results begin with exceptional teams.
• Lead, coach, and mentor maintenance supervisors, planners, engineers, and technicians
• Build individual development and succession plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Partner with Human Resources to recruit and retain top technical talent
• Create an environment where employees are empowered to grow and succeed
• Support Food Safety & Quality Excellence
• As a food manufacturer, maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety is non-negotiable.
• Ensure maintenance programs support food safety, sanitation, and quality requirements
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP principles, quality systems, and regulatory standards
• Support internal and external audits
• Promote a workplace culture centered on safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING WITH YOU

• Required Experience
• 8-12 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• 3-5+ years leading maintenance managers, supervisors, or technical teams
• Proven success improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and enhancing plant performance
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, planning activities, and technical projects
• Strong experience utilizing CMMS systems, predictive maintenance technologies, and maintenance analytics
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Highly Preferred: Food Manufacturing Experience
• Ideal candidates will have experience with: Food processing and packaging equipment
• GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and food safety standards
• High-speed automated production environments
• Utility systems, refrigeration, and manufacturing infrastructure
• Regulatory and audit-driven environments
• Continuous improvement initiatives within food manufacturing operations
• Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Experience leading capital projects and facility expansions
• Expertise in RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and predictive maintenance technologies
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT
• Regularly works in production areas, including cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to perform job duties.
• Must be able to safely navigate production areas, including climbing stairs and ladders as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Must comply with all safety, PPE, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to learn and apply job-related procedures, work independently, communicate effectively with others, and meet established performance expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Exciting Benefits Await You!
• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
• Celebrate Together with Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings.
• Opportunity Calls! Unsure if you meet all requirements? Don't hesitate, apply!
• Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent. Your resume will receive swift attention from our talent professionals. If chosen, you'll undergo a recruiter phone screen, followed by interviews with key team members. We value your potential.
• At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.
• At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN