Maintenance Manager

About American Spoon

In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. We work directly with a dedicated group of Michigan farmers and foragers who grow and gather the unique varieties of fruit we love, prized over generations for unparalleled taste and character. Our small, family-owned company exists, to find, capture, and preserve flavors you simply won’t find anywhere else. 

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned maintenance professional with a manufacturing background. You'll split your time between the production floor, diagnosing and repairing equipment when it goes down, and the desk, where you'll build and run a strong preventative maintenance program, coordinate with outside repair partners, and keep our safety documentation current. You'll also be the person who looks at how we work and spots where an equipment investment could help us run better.

Your primary focus will be our production kitchen. You'll occasionally oversee repairs in our warehouse and retail locations.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment quickly to minimize downtime, especially during our busy fruit season
• Build, manage and continually improve a preventative maintenance program, including schedules, logs and parts inventory
• Serve as the main point of contact for outside repair partners, contractors and vendors, from scheduling service to reviewing quotes and work
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend upgrades or new equipment where an investment would improve efficiency, safety or capacity
• Oversee fire safety and facility compliance, including inspections, extinguishers, suppression systems and related recordkeeping
• Write, maintain and update safety manuals and maintenance SOPs, and make sure staff understand them
• Support food safety and sanitation standards as they relate to equipment and the facility
• Handle occasional repairs in the warehouse and general maintenance at the Petoskey and Harbor Springs stores
• Work closely with the Production Kitchen Manager to plan maintenance around production schedules and keep the kitchen running smoothly

What You Bring

• Five or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with food or beverage manufacturing strongly preferred
• Previous experience in a maintenance lead or management role
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Proven experience running a preventative maintenance program
• Working knowledge of fire safety, OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures
• Experience writing and maintaining SOPs and safety documentation
• The ability to evaluate equipment and make a clear, practical case for capital investment
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, contractors and coworkers
• High energy, good judgment and the ability to prioritize when several things break at once
• Availability to work 40+ hours per week, with flexibility for urgent repairs and peak season
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between our Petoskey-area locations
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in a production environment that can be hot, wet and noisy

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full Health benefits + Vision, Dental
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time
• 30% employee discount on American Spoon products
• The chance to shape the maintenance program at a respected Michigan food company

Employment Disclaimer – At-Will Employment

American Spoon Foods Inc. is an "at-will" employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law. Nothing in our job postings, interviews, offer letters, or any other communication should be interpreted as creating an employment contract or a guarantee of continued employment.

Any policies, benefits, or terms of employment outlined in our recruiting materials or during the hiring process are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Employment decisions, including promotions, compensation adjustments, and continued employment, remain at the discretion of American Spoon Foods Inc. in accordance with applicable laws.

By applying for a position with American Spoon Foods Inc., candidates acknowledge and understand that employment with our company is at will and that no representative, manager, or employee of American Spoon Foods Inc. has the authority to enter into any agreement that modifies this at-will employment relationship unless it is in writing and signed by the company’s CEO.

If you have any questions about our at-will employment policy, please contact our HR department for clarification.