Maintenance Manager

An established and growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support continued growth within a high-volume production environment.

This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys building teams, driving continuous improvement, and making a direct impact on plant performance. The organization offers excellent benefits, long-term career growth, and a culture that values safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a skilled maintenance team

• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment

• Drive equipment reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and improve plant performance

• Support installation, startup, and optimization of new production lines and equipment

• Manage capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, food safety, and regulatory standards

• Monitor maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve results

• Maintain maintenance records, CMMS systems, and work order processes

• Partner with production and operations leadership to maximize efficiency and throughput

Qualifications

Required

• 6+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience managing maintenance teams and plant-wide maintenance operations

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Hands-on experience with:

• Three-phase motors

• 120V-480V electrical systems

• PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Automated manufacturing or packaging equipment

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Food, beverage, bakery, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience

• PLC programming and controls troubleshooting experience

• Boiler and steam system knowledge

• Robotics and automation experience

• TIG and Stick welding experience

• Bilingual Spanish skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a stable and growing manufacturer

• Lead a critical maintenance function with visibility across the organization

• Opportunity to influence capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong benefits package and long-term career growth

• Competitive compensation package based on experience

Apply Today

If you're a proven maintenance leader looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to speak with you about this confidential opportunity. Apply now to learn more.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

medical, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.