Maintenance Manager

Why Marzetti?

At The Marzetti Company, we empower our people and nourish their potential.  Find community, be appreciated, experience growth and make an impact as part of our team!

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Health and life insurance plans
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being incentives and on-site health care screenings
• Mental health benefits

A full list of benefits can be found here https://careers.marzetticompany.com/benefits

Role Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible forleading and optimizingall electrical and mechanical services across the facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by maintaining production equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds in compliance with all regulatory and company standards. The Maintenance Manager leads and develops a team of technicians, supervisors, planner/scheduler,and  parts clerkand drives a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety throughout the maintenance function.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of Marzetti Company, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

• • Coordinates overall maintenance activities through planning and communication with the Plant Manager to ensure all maintenance objectives are accomplishedsafely,promptly,andcost-effectively.
  • Directs and supervises maintenance technicians across all shifts, ensuring consistent execution of safety, quality, and maintenance standards across a 24-hour operation.
  • Develops and controls plans and budgets for the maintenance department; manages department labor spend within budgeted targets to ensure efficient and responsible resource utilization.
  • Developand implements a cost-effective preventive maintenance program to keep production equipment in an efficient and safe operating condition.
  • Reviews downtime reportsand data collection systemsto determineroot causeoffailures and drives corrective action to reduce recurrence and minimize production impact.
  • Leads the Preventive Maintenance pillar and actively participates in Safety, 5S, and other continuous improvement activities across the facility, leveraging Operational Excellence tools to reduce downtime and drive sustainable results.
  • Accountable for end-to-end maintenance performance across the facility, including equipment reliability,equipment availability, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Coordinates with outside vendorsand internal Marzetti resourceson capital projects, repairs, and service contracts to ensure quality work at competitive cost.
  • Ensures adequate and cost-effective inventories of supplies, spare parts, maintenance materials, and repair parts are maintained.
  • Directs changeovers of equipment and preventive maintenance activities in alignment with production schedules;ensureall maintenance work is properly coordinated with production planning to minimize disruption.
  • Collaborates with HRBP to support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce scheduling for the maintenance team.
  • Provides training, direction, development, evaluation, coaching, and leadership to all maintenance team members.
  • Maintains close working relationships with all departments and responds to equipment deviations and safety concerns immediately.
  • Coordinates with other department managers to ensure alignment across production, purchasing, packaging, and inventory control activities.
  • Applymodern management techniques to promote team building and empower technicians to make decisions at the appropriate level.
  • Maintains company standards for cleanliness, safety, and productivity throughout the maintenance area.
  • Maintains positive employee, corporate, and community relations.
  • Develops internal talent by modeling our growth behaviors and creating opportunities for team members to advance within the organization.
  • Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, company policies, OSHA VPP, quality, food safety, 5S, and HACCP programs; assures conformity to company, customer, and government standards
  • Strive to be a safety solutions leader by maintaining the 200% for safety mindset. Participate in engagement activities, complete required safety training, and aid in identifying hazards within the facility utilizingsafety suggestions, incident response program,and other safety programs.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management.

  Supervisory Responsibility:

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How you'll do it

The successful candidate will put our values into practice every day:

Hunger​.  I come ready, pay attention, and refuse to settle for getting by when getting better is possible.​

Respect​.  I know my people by name, show up for them as humans, and never make anyone feel small.​

Courage​.  I say the hard thing, own my mistakes, and carry my team’s voice forward.​

Humility​.  I ask before I assume, learn from those around me, and lead with curiosity over ego.​

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing  all electrical and mechanical services across the facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations by maintaining production equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds in compliance with all regulatory and company standards. The Maintenance Manager leads and develops a team of technicians, supervisors, planner/scheduler, and   parts clerk and drives a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety throughout the maintenance function.  We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of Marzetti Company, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.  
Competencies

• Bachelor’s or associate’sdegree in engineeringor a related field preferred; high school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• 7-10years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems; food industryand union experiencepreferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of PLC controls, CMMS or work order management platforms(SAP preferred), and preventive maintenance programs.

• Working knowledge of scheduling, budgets, and production processes.

• Experience with OSHA VPP, workers compensation programs, and safety management in amanufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power BI.

• Experience with Prism and UKG preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.

• Strong people management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members, management, customers, and vendors.

• Strong people management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Who we are

The Marzetti Company manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert’s and Bachan’s, in addition to exclusive license agreements with Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Roadhouse. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to Make Every Meal Better. We are a spirited blend of tradition and innovation—real people crafting real flavor. We’re not just a team; we’re a promise—a commitment to craft, care, and create a legacy.

Working Conditions

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp, and bend. Must be able to move 40-75poundsfor25 feet or more and stand for an8–12hourshift with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, and moving equipment. Noise levels are loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required per company GMP and safety standards.

We are committed to a safe work environment whereemployeesafety and food safety are our top priorities. All employees are expected to follow safety, sanitation, and quality protocols, andprovideappropriate training and protective equipment, and are empowered to report hazards and stop work if unsafe conditions arise.