Maintenance Manager

Lakeside Foods, Inc.

Weston, OR

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Become One Of Our Valued Team Members:

Our **Maintenance Manager** offers an experienced leader the opportunity to oversee maintenance operations, equipment reliability, facility performance, and capital improvement initiatives at our Weston, Oregon facility. This role is responsible for leading maintenance teams, ensuring equipment uptime, managing preventative maintenance programs, supporting industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, and driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant. If you enjoy leading people, solving technical challenges, improving operational performance, and making a direct impact on food manufacturing operations, then come join our team.

What You'll Get:

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in taking care of our people. That’s why, as part of the Lakeside family, you’ll have a package of affordable benefit choices and resources to choose from that covers your health, well-being, family and future.

**Comprehensive Benefits:**

• A choice of three quality affordable healthcare coverage options
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution/flexible spending accounts
• Retirement planning including Profit Sharing and 401(k) match
• Company-provided life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days and holidays

**Work-Life Integration:**

• Educational & professional development assistance
• Wellness programs and fitness reimbursement
• Dependent scholarship program
• Career growth opportunities
• Internships/apprenticeships

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Schedule, prioritize, and assign maintenance work for employees and outside contractors.
• Ensure team members are properly trained and demonstrate the competencies required to safely and effectively perform their duties.
• Serve as the primary contact for maintenance-related emergencies.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities while supporting long-term operational and reliability goals.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Oversee maintenance repairs, equipment installations, and facility improvements to maximize equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
• Conduct facility and equipment inspections and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Support and perform hands-on maintenance activities as needed in a working manager capacity.
• Troubleshoot and oversee repairs involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility, facility, and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and electrical diagrams.
• Identify, develop, justify, and manage capital improvement projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Support the procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Manage maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, contractor services, maintenance inventories, and spare parts programs.
• Evaluate repair costs and recommend cost-effective solutions to support operational goals.
• Maintain required facility permits and coordinate inspections with regulatory agencies and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash standards, and all company safety programs.
• Support compliance with GMPs, HACCP/Preventive Controls, sanitation requirements, and food safety standards.
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized following maintenance activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, downtime metrics, and department reports.
• Analyze maintenance performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, cold storage, or a related production environment required.
• Three to five years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utility, and facility systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining