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. 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 preferred) • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • 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 Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 yearly
• 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