Maintenance Manager – Food Manufacturing

Jackson, Mississippi Area

gpac is working with a well-established, rapidly growing national food manufacturer seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations within a high-volume production facility.

This individual will be responsible for building a strong maintenance team, improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting continued plant growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a multi-skilled maintenance team across all production shifts
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and work-order execution
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall plant performance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, HACCP, refrigeration, and plant safety requirements
• Manage the maintenance budget, parts inventory, contractors, and vendor relationships
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to support production goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and facility upgrades

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance leadership within food, beverage, protein, or a similar high-volume manufacturing environment
• Meat or protein processing experience is preferred but not required
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and industrial troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, packaging equipment, conveyors, and processing machinery
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage KPIs, and create accountability
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, safety programs, and maintenance best practices

What the Company Offers

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Growing, well-capitalized organization with strong leadership support
• High-impact position with the opportunity to influence plant performance and culture
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

Interviews are being scheduled immediately. For confidential consideration, email your resume to

hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

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.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.