Maintenance Manager

About Us:Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.Position Overview:Driven by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, the Maintenance Manager in the Trilliant Food & Nutrition family will lead all reliability and maintenance initiatives to unlock the full potential of plant performance. This role is pivotal in fostering cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, quality, and logistics; while championing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This position oversees all aspects of maintenance management, including asset reliability, budget control, CMMS utilization, and regulatory compliance.Responsibilities:Safety & Compliance LeadershipChampion a safety-first culture across all maintenance operationsEnsure strict adherence to safety protocols for employees and contractorsMaintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulationsCost Optimization & Asset ManagementDevelop and manage the maintenance budget to optimize costs and reduce wasteImplement cost-effective asset management strategies to extend equipment lifeOversee maintenance inventory and vendor relationships to ensure parts availability and economic stockroom practicesReliability & Maintenance ExecutionMaximize equipment uptime through predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance programsLeverage CMMS data to plan and execute maintenance and project activitiesCoordinate major maintenance and capital projects with manufacturing and engineering teamsData-Driven Decision MakingReport and analyze weekly/monthly KPIs to drive proactive maintenance strategiesConduct reliability studies to identify CAPEX opportunities and operational improvementsLead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives and share best practices across departmentsTeam Development & LeadershipMentor maintenance staff in technical skills, CMMS usage, and problem-solving methodologiesSet and evaluate departmental goals in collaboration with plant leadershipManage performance, training, and development plans for all maintenance personnelContinuous Improvement & Strategic InitiativesPartner with CI teams and operations leaders to implement Lean and Six Sigma improvementsLead change initiatives and facilitate improvement projects across the plantFacility & Utility OversightEnsure utilities (air, steam, water, nitrogen, glycol, etc.) and wastewater systems meet production demandsMaintain facility and equipment per GMP standards to meet internal and external expectationsSupport capital planning through evaluation of facility, utility, and equipment reliabilityAdditional ResponsibilitiesExecute duties assigned by the Director of Manufacturing to support factory operationsQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field preferredMinimum 7 years in operations, maintenance, or engineering; 10+ years in managerial leadershipStrong expertise in packaging/mechanical systems, electrical, automation/PLC, and utility systems (boiler, glycol refrigeration, wastewater)Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teamsExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsStrong CMMS experience; skilled in RCA, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvementAbility to manage a 24/7 continuous operationCompensation: We offer a competitive salary that meets cost of living and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.This position works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.Physical and Mental Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.Safety Statement:At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.Disclosures:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.EEO/AA including Vets and DisabledIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.