Maintenance Shift Manager
Location: Fairport, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Shift: 12-Hour Nights, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (2-2-3 Rotation)
Salary: $87,000 - $97,000 per year
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Shift Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical maintenance functions of a fast-paced, high-speed food manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a natural problem-solver who thrives on keeping equipment running efficiently, maintaining a safe work environment, and driving operational performance.
In this role, you will oversee emergency repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and daily maintenance operations while partnering closely with Production Supervisors, Sanitation, and Project Engineering teams to support continuous plant operations.
You will lead a team of 5-6 maintenance technicians, including Mechanical/Electrical generalists and dedicated Controls Technicians responsible for PLC-level work. The position is highly hands-on, with approximately 85-90% of time spent on the production floor and 10-15% dedicated to administrative responsibilities.
Equipment supported includes:
- Depalletizers
- Conveyor systems
- 30,000-gallon batching tanks
- Fillers
- Cappers
- Labelers
- Casers
- Palletizers
- X-ray inspection systems
Production lines operate at speeds ranging from 200 to 1,000 jars per minute.
Note: The 2-2-3 rotation refers to scheduled days on and off. This position is a consistent night shift and does not rotate between day and night schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and organize maintenance staff across a 7-day production schedule
- Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency repairs and new maintenance requests
- Partner with Production Supervisors on equipment setups and facility-related issues
- Audit, coach, and train maintenance personnel on maintenance best practices
- Lead compliance efforts for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and Hot Work Permit programs
- Drive preventive maintenance initiatives through the CMMS system
- Collaborate with Project Engineering on equipment design, installation, and improvement projects
- Manage employee scheduling, performance reviews, and team development
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 2-5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a 24/7 continuous operation
- 5+ years of experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or high-speed consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office applications
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
- CPMP and/or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
- Ability to work in production-floor conditions, including wet or slippery surfaces, varying temperatures, prolonged standing, climbing, and lifting up to 30 pounds
**Candidates with strong Production Supervisor + maintenance experience are encouraged to apply even without an exact title match**
Datrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $87,000.00 - $97,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Food, Beverage or Pharma Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Maintenance Leadership: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
