Maintenance Manager - Gpac

Gpac is currently working with a family-owned food group in Chicago who is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager. The company has been in business for over 60 years and is going through a ton of growth!

In this role, you would lead a dedicated team, ensuring the smooth operation of their equipment and systems to support efficient, high-quality production. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values safety, reliability, and innovation in maintenance practices.

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Lead a talented team of maintenance technicians and supervisors across 3 plants, ensuring safety and operational protocols are upheld
• Oversee all preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance tasks to keep operations running seamlessly
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules in alignment with production needs
• Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely repairs
• Assess any problems with the equipment, identify root cause, make the necessary repairs and complete associated documentation
• Train new and existing mechanics
• Oversee maintenance department
• Perform all activities in compliance with company GMP and safety policies, procedures and practice

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years in a Maintenance Manager role working within food or beverage manufacturing
• Hands-on leadership style with strong technical skills
• Passionate about fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What’s in it for you?

• Stable company with great culture and leadership
• 110-120k base salary plus 15k performance bonus 
• $2000 sign-on bonus! 
• Eligible for unlimited PTO! 
• 75% employer paid healthcare, 401k and more! 
• Quick interview process

If this role sounds like a great opportunity for you, apply today! You can also email Miranda at miranda.hill@gogpac.com for immediate consideration!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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