Job Description

Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cleveland, TN

Position Overview
Our client, a leading organization in the warehousing and distribution sector, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to direct, schedule, and control all plant engineering and maintenance functions. This role is responsible for maintaining peak operating efficiencies across equipment and utilities, developing long-term capital plans, managing engineering projects, and leading department associates. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical maintenance background, strong project management capability, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical counsel across plant and distribution center functions.
• Establish and administer predictive/preventative maintenance programs, work order procedures, and parts inventory.
• Develop and implement 3-year capital plans, capital appropriation requests, project schedules, and budget controls.
• Evaluate, recommend, and execute equipment and processing system modifications to optimize facility performance.
• Train, develop, and mentor maintenance and engineering associates using a facilitative coaching leadership style.
• Prepare and manage the department operating budget and monitor energy consumption.
• Ensure full facility compliance with outside regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, and FDA, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain complete engineering records, equipment documentation, drawings, diagrams, and legal compliance reports.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on or supervisory maintenance experience.
• 5–10 years of related experience in the food industry focusing on project management, preventative maintenance administration, workforce leadership, and department budgeting.
• Working knowledge of utility utilization, OSHA, EPA, and FDA requirements, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, featuring advanced skills in Excel.
• Hands-on experience using AutoCAD for facility and equipment layouts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative, facilitative management style.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience in reliability engineering.

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