- Field
- Maintenance and facilities
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Manager
- Pay
- $65k to $90k
About the role
We're seeking a hands-on leader who can develop maintenance technicians, solve equipment problems, and improve plant reliability. You'll oversee daily maintenance activities, coordinate repairs, and help move the team toward a proactive approach that prevents breakdowns and supports consistent production.
What you would own
- Lead maintenance technicians, communicate priorities, and hold the team accountable for safe, effective work.
- Coordinate emergency repairs while ensuring preventive maintenance and scheduled work are completed.
- Plan upcoming maintenance activities around technician availability, equipment needs, and production schedules.
- Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
- Develop technicians through coaching, performance feedback, and technical and safety training.
- Track work orders and maintenance performance to identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Support spare parts availability and organized maintenance storeroom practices.
- Partner with Production, Quality, and Safety teams to meet operating and food safety requirements.
- Coordinate contractors and vendors in accordance with plant safety procedures.
- Manage smaller maintenance and capital projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and cost tracking.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and support established quality management systems.
What they are looking for
- Five to seven years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
- At least two years of education beyond high school through college or technical school.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, PLCs, and industrial control networks.
- Ability to troubleshoot production equipment and guide technicians through complex repairs.
- Strong planning, communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to coordinate contractors, maintenance schedules, and project expenses.
- Availability to work the stated second-shift schedule with flexibility for additional coverage.
- Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of maintenance experience in beverage, food processing, dairy, or brewing.
- Associate degree in a technical field or relevant trade school training.
- Experience in a structured preventive maintenance environment.
- Familiarity with beverage processing, filling, and packaging equipment.
- Direct experience troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical equipment.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.