Maintenance Manager

Titan Farms

Ridge Spring, SC

Pay: $80,000+/yr

Shift: Full time

Reporting to the Director of Fresh Packing Facility, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the mainteance department for Titan Farms fresh fruit and vegetable packing facility located in Ridge Spring, SC. The succesful candidate will be well versed in industrial maintenance, asset and equipment management, preventative maintenance scheduling, vendor and contract management, and employee management.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

**Leadership, Scheduling & Coordination**

• Lead and coordinate daily startup procedures to ensure all equipment and production lines are operational according to established startup timelines.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of multiple maintenance technicians, assigning tasks, prioritizing repairs, and ensuring work is completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance schedules to support production requirements and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate closely with production management and department supervisors to plan maintenance activities, communicate equipment issues, and ensure equipment is ready for scheduled production.
• Ensure equipment startup deadlines and production timelines are met by coordinating maintenance personnel, prioritizing critical repairs, and addressing potential delays before they impact operations.
• Monitor maintenance progress and hold team members accountable for completing assigned work safely, accurately, and on time.
• Communicate equipment status, repair progress, maintenance needs, and potential production delays to management and production personnel.
• Train, supervise, and develop employees within the maintenance department.

**Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability**

• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) schedules for equipment, machinery, buildings, coolers, and facilities, ensuring all scheduled maintenance is completed and documented.
• Oversee repairs, installations, and upkeep of buildings, offices, production equipment, and other facilities.
• Conduct inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potential issues, prevent breakdowns, and determine necessary repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair pack line machinery and mechanical equipment, including electric motors and pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and roll, belt, and chain conveyor systems.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, serviced, and prepared for seasonal startup and production operations.
• Monitor recurring equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure maintenance records, repair logs, and preventative maintenance documentation are accurate and up to date.

**Parts, Inventory & Purchasing**

• Oversee maintenance parts and supply needs to ensure necessary parts are identified, ordered, and received in time to support scheduled repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment startups.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies to minimize downtime caused by unavailable materials.
• Anticipate parts and equipment needs based on maintenance schedules, upcoming production requirements, and equipment condition.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding parts availability, orders, delivery timelines, projects, and equipment needs.
• Track maintenance spending, budgets, and expenses to support cost-effective operations.

**Repairs & Technical Responsibilities**

• Perform and oversee troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Grease, oil, clean, adjust, and calibrate equipment as required.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, and saws.
• Coordinate equipment installations, modifications, and repairs with internal maintenance personnel and outside contractors.
• Negotiate and coordinate contracts with outside vendors for maintenance services, repairs, and equipment installations.

**Safety & Compliance**

• Implement and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures within the maintenance department.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with established safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure maintenance technicians use appropriate tools, equipment, and protective measures.

**Additional Responsibilities**

• Continuously evaluate maintenance processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, equipment reliability, and communication between maintenance and production.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:**

• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Work as part of the Titan Farms Team.
• Capacity to multitask and prioritize job requestions.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizatio