Produce Innovations

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Manager
Location: Norwalk, IA

Join Produce Innovations/Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Plant Maintenance Manager based out of our food processing plant in Norwalk, IA. Produce Innovations is a leader in fresh-cut produce processing, specializing in the preparation and packaging of fresh-cut, all-natural snacks. We believe that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

As a Plant Maintenance Manager, you will lead and direct the plant’s maintenance function in a dynamic 24/6 operation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly Quality Assurance and Operations, to promote and support food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency. You will also play a key role in developing your team through coaching, training, and hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems. This is a critical position responsible for ensuring equipment effectiveness, proper maintenance protocols, and the overall upkeep of the facility and grounds.

Pay: Please submit your compensation range with your resume.

What we look for:

What you’ll do:

• SAFETY FIRST. Must be able to safely operate plant equipment at all times and follow all safety guidelines
• Provide leadership and direction to the plant maintenance team in a 24-hour, 6-day week operation.
• Actively promote and support food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation standards, collaborating with Quality Assurance, plant management, and employees to ensure compliance.
• Evaluate the skills and abilities of maintenance personnel; establish training programs to foster growth and development.
• Troubleshoot machinery and process systems during breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime by coordinating preventive maintenance and repair work with production and packaging supervisors.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with plant management, supervisors, service groups, and employees to ensure smooth operational processes.
• Manage all maintenance and technical needs for the facility and grounds, ensuring all systems operate at optimal performance.
• Implement corrective actions using key maintenance performance indicators to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry regulations, codes, and best practices related to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Engage in planning, evaluating, organizing, and delegating tasks to ensure the effective operation of the maintenance team.
• Manage employee selection, retention, development, and performance, ensuring a highly motivated and capable team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Regular and constructive performance feedback