Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Summary :

This is not your typical maintenance leadership role. As Maintenance Manager at Welch's, you'll step into a highly visible, high-impact position in one of our most strategically important plants—a facility that has recently received significant investments in new lines and state-of-the-art equipment. Your leadership will directly shape the plant's reliability, productivity, and contribution to Welch's long-term strategy.

You will lead a talented team of supervisors, planners, engineers, and technicians, building a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Beyond keeping equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently, you will play a central role in driving strategic capital projects, advancing plant-wide reliability programs, and ensuring that Welch's remains a best-in-class food and beverage manufacturer.

This role reports to the Plant Director and is a core member of the plant leadership team at our 24 / 7 Lawton, MI manufacturing facility—where innovation, collaboration, and purpose converge.

What You'll Do :

• Lead with Impact – Guide, coach, and inspire the maintenance team in a 24 / 7 operation, ensuring reliability, sustainability, and world-class performance.
• Build Talent & Capability – Hire, develop, and grow a skilled maintenance organization, creating a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and technical mastery.
• Drive Reliability & Continuous Improvement – Champion TPM-based methodologies (RCM, FMEA, RCA), leverage CMMS systems, and elevate plant-wide best practices.
• Shape Capital Strategy – Manage capital projects, equipment purchases, vendor partnerships, and facility investments to deliver long-term value.
• Manage Resources Wisely – Own the maintenance budget, optimize parts and inventory systems, and ensure cost-effective, reliable operations.
• Protect & Sustain – Oversee all plant utilities, building systems, and facility infrastructure while ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Leverage Data for Excellence – Use plant metrics (e.g., OEE) and reliability data to unlock new efficiencies and performance gains.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with corporate teams, vendors, and government agencies, while influencing supply chain excellence across the business.

Who You Are :

What You'll Need :

What You'll Enjoy :

At Welch's, we're proud of our bold purpose and our culture defined by The Power of We. As Maintenance Manager, you'll enjoy :

In this role, you won't just keep the lights on—you'll help power the future of Welch's.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and / or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state / local laws.

Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.