Senior Maintenance Manager

Keep production moving. Inspire the team. Elevate the standard.

Medina, OH | Sandridge Crafted Foods

At Sandridge Crafted Foods, exceptional food begins with dependable equipment — and that’s where you make the difference. We’re seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager who enjoys tackling complex challenges, developing strong teams, and creating best-in-class systems that keep operations running smoothly.

If you excel in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, like turning insights into action, and value collaboration as the key to success, this may be the perfect next step in your career.

Compensation:

$120,000 - $140,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

As our Maintenance Manager, you’ll report to the Director of Engineering & Maintenance and take ownership of all things maintenance — people, processes, equipment, and results.

You’ll:

Lead and inspire the entire Maintenance Department, including supervisors, technicians, planners, and buyers

Own the maintenance budget and deliver results aligned with business goals

Drive downtime reduction using data, metrics, and smart preventative and predictive maintenance strategies

Be hands-on when it matters most, especially during critical start-ups

Build and execute annual equipment rebuild and capital improvement plans

Champion safety programs, including LOTO, electrical safety, confined space, and fall protection

Oversee CMMS utilization for asset management, work orders, labor tracking, and spare parts inventory

Partner closely with Reliability, Automation, and Facilities teams to solve problems and improve performance

Lead 5S efforts to keep shops and parts cribs clean, organized, and audit-ready

Develop training programs that grow mechanic skills and set new hires up for success

Use root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures permanently

Set the tone for continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork across all shifts

Qualifications:

What makes you a great fit

You’re a self-starter who leads by example and enjoys being on the floor just as much as reviewing reports.

You bring:

7+ years of maintenance leadership experience (manufacturing)

Bachelor’s degree

Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo motors, and industrial controls

Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms and data-driven maintenance programs

A solid understanding of OSHA, EPA, GMPs, SQF, and food manufacturing standards

Proven success in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

The ability to turn breakdowns into learning opportunities through root cause analysis

The physical side

Comfortable working in both refrigerated and non-refrigerated environments

Able to lift or move items weighing 25 to 50 pounds

Ready to support operations across shifts as needed

About company

Take pride in your work

At Sandridge, the food we make ends up on tables across the country. Your work helps deliver the fresh, delicious meals that our customers rely on every day.