Maintenance Manager

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on leader ready to take ownership of maintenance reliability, safety, and team development in a high-volume cold storage and food processing environment. The facility needs a Maintenance Manager who can balance strategic planning with field leadership — someone who knows how to get results, motivate a team, and keep production systems running at peak efficiency.

What Makes This Location Great
Memphis, TN offers an affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and great access to major interstates and logistics routes. The area has a strong skilled-trades community, family-friendly neighborhoods, and plenty of outdoor recreation — from the Mississippi River to Shelby Farms Park. With steady industrial growth and lower housing costs than many metro areas, Memphis is an excellent base for long-term career stability.

Top 5 Must-Haves
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership in food processing or cold storage operations
• Proven success managing teams in ammonia refrigeration and facility utilities
• Strong knowledge of 480V 3-phase, PLC controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Experience with CMMS systems, PM scheduling, and root cause analysis
• Focused on safety, compliance (PSM/RMP), and technician development

What You’ll Do
• Lead and coach a multi-skill team of industrial and refrigeration technicians
• Oversee all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Manage refrigeration systems (compressors, evaporators, condensers, VFDs)
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and PSM/RMP standards
• Partner with operations to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Maintain and optimize CMMS tracking, KPIs, and maintenance reporting
• Oversee contractors, budgets, and spare parts inventory
• Drive continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and uptime goals

Skills & Experience
• Deep understanding of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems (IIAR/RETA preferred)
• Background in food safety, sanitation, and GMP environments
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and control networks
• Strong communication and leadership abilities across all levels of the plant
• RETA CARO/CIRO or OSHA-30 certification a plus
• Experience with capital project management or system upgrades is valuable
• Able to lead through accountability and develop a safety-first culture

Pay & Schedule
• $95,000–$125,000 annually, depending on experience
• Full-time, day shift with occasional call-in or weekend project coverage
• Bonus and advancement potential

Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Tool, boot, and PPE allowances
• Professional training and leadership development opportunities

About the Facility/Industry
This national food-grade cold storage operation supports large-scale distribution and processing clients. Equipment reliability and uptime are top priorities, and the maintenance team is central to keeping the operation safe, compliant, and efficient year-round.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. Safety, PPE, and LOTO are non-negotiable.

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