Manager- Maintenance

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Purpose of the Role

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for:

• Ensuring all manufacturing equipment, utilities, and infrastructure are available and reliable.

• Minimizing downtime and improving plant productivity.

• Leading CAPEX (capital expenditure) projects.

• Managing safety, statutory compliance, and environmental initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Reliability

• Ensure plant machinery and utilities are always operational.

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Improve equipment performance and reliability.

• Manage spare parts and vendor contracts.

2. CAPEX Management

• Design and specify equipment and infrastructure improvements.

• Prepare engineering assessments and cost-benefit analyses.

• Manage procurement, installation, commissioning, and contractors.

• Deliver projects within budget and timeline.

3. Cost Management

• Manage annual maintenance budgets.

• Control repair and maintenance expenses.

• Drive productivity, energy savings, and cost reduction initiatives.

4. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Lead plant safety programs and compliance activities.

• Support audits and maintain statutory records.

• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

5. Team Leadership

• Lead maintenance supervisors, technicians, and contractors.

• Coach and develop team members.

• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Finance, and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering preferred.

• 8–10 years of maintenance experience in Food, FMCG, Pharma, or process industries.

• Experience with:

  • Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

  • Utilities Management

  • CAPEX Projects

  • SAP or ERP systems

Core Competencies

• The company specifically highlights:

• Analytical Ability

• Execution Management

• Team Leadership

• Planning & Prioritization

• Communication

• Adaptability

• Drive for Results