Thompson First Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a direct hire role with a local client in Lumber Bridge, NC.

Job Description:

Maintenance Manager leads all aspects of maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement for our 465,000 sq. ft. facility. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Facility Maintenance & Operations: Oversee maintenance, repair, and upgrades of facility systems and equipment while managing vendor relationships and cost control.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 20 direct and 15 indirect maintenance personnel to ensure operational excellence.
• Budget & Performance Management: Monitor and ensure maintenance-related metrics are met, including cost per pound and M&R budget adherence.
• Compliance & Safety: Implement and enforce safety programs, ensuring compliance with USDA, HACCP, and all relevant regulatory standards.
• Project Oversight: Manage weekend rebuilds and coordinate with M&R vendors for effective execution of maintenance projects.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in maintenance, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment (poultry or food processing preferred).
• Proven track record of successfully managing a shift or entire maintenance operation.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in maintenance cost analysis (Agristats).
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, USDA sanitation, and pre-operation guidelines.
• 1-3 years of refrigeration and electrical systems experience

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

• Must include experience managing staff Direct 2/Indirect 87
• Fully understands the theory, practical knowledge and skills function as a master level mechanic
• Possesses advanced general maintenance skills, welding, pneumatics, wiring, motor controls, PLC,

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.