Vice President of Maintenance

About the Company: Vertically integrated producer of high-quality chicken products Industry Consumer Goods Type Privately Held Founded 1894 Employees 1001-5000 Specialtiestoday bell & evans is a vertically integratedleading producer of chickens raised without antibiotics. the chickens are fed an all-natural diet of hexane-free soybean meal and cornsupplemented with vitamins and minerals.pioneer of raised without antibiotics chickenorganic chickenhumane animal welfare 100% air chilled processingand 100% premium production

About the Role: The Company is seeking a Vice President of Maintenance to provide strategic leadership and ensure the optimal performance of all maintenance operations across its production facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance strategies that align with organizational goals, leading long-term planning for asset management and technology integration, and collaborating with the executive team to forecast capital expenditures and resource needs. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence, and maintaining compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of Maintenance include overseeing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, establishing and monitoring KPIs, and managing a team of maintenance professionals across multiple locations. The role also involves budget and resource management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading safety and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 10 years' of progressive maintenance management experience in a related industry, and a proven track record of leading large, multi-site operations. Strong technical acumen, analytical thinking, and excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as is proficiency in CMMS, data analytics, and process improvement methodologies. Hiring Manager TitleCOOFunctions Operations