Join Our Team Conveniently located in Oak Creek, WI, we are hiring a full-time Plant Maintenance Manager in our Pet Food & Probiotic Division.
Location: Ryan Rd & I-94, Oak Creek, WI
At Thrive Freeze Dry, our success is built on our core values: Lead with Integrity • Do What Matters Most • Treat People Well • Chase Big Goals • Learn and Grow • Win Together!
We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager to support our food manufacturing facility. This position works with the most advanced freeze-dry technology in the world and will play a vital role in delivering high-quality products to our customers to fuel their life’s important moments. The ideal candidate is one who is an effective leader, committed to process improvement, values food safety and quality, and is ready to roll up their sleeves. What You'll Do
- Manage our 24/7 maintenance team who are responsible for performing diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes.
- Train, coach and develop your team.
- Plan and assign work.
- Implement policies and procedures.
- Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
- Act as hands on manager.
- Work to maintain uptime and efficiency through entire operation to include ammonia system and packaging operation.
- Other duties as needed and assigned.
What We're Looking For ✅Mechanical inclination ✅Effective people leader ✅Experience with some or all the following: hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia / refrigeration and HVAC ✅A bachelor’s degree in bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field is preferred ✅Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment ideal ✅Demonstrates critical thinking and sound decision-making abilities ✅Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations. ✅Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Physical Requirements ✅ Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. ✅ Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. ✅ The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. ✅ Ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required.
Food Safety & Quality Commitment
As a member of the Thrive Freeze Dry team, you will:
- Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
- Support SQF standards and food defense programs.
- Hold yourself and others accountable for maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workplace.
- Immediately communicate food safety or quality concerns to leadership.
Why Thrive Freeze Dry? At Thrive Freeze Dry, we are committed to creating a culture where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed. We invest in our people through training, development, safety, and teamwork while producing high-quality food products for our customers.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Program, (1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
- Supplementary Insurance: Optional Critical Illness and Critical Accident Insurances, Company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurances (1st of the month after 30 days of employment)
- Retirement: 401k w/ employer match, up to 4% annual salary (1st of the month after 90 days of employment)
- Other Benefits: Weekly Pay, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Safety Shoe Program, Tool Reimbursement, Tuition reimbursement
Thrive Freeze Dry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov . Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.