Maintenance Manager- Bolton Pet Plant

Our Bolton Pet plant is seeking a Maintenance Manager—an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing environments, including more than 5 years managing maintenance teams and 10 years in hands‑on technical roles. This individual is recognized for strong technical aptitude, a proven ability to engage and develop employees, and a results‑driven approach to achieving maintenance and production excellence.

What are we looking for?

• Managerial / leadership experience with proven results in driving team performance and operational excellence.
• Strong and demonstrated technical aptitude within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing maintenance teams, with 10+ years of hands‑on technical experience in production settings.
• Required competencies include the ability to engage and motivate teams, develop employees, and maintain a results‑oriented focus.
• Experience in a maintenance‑oriented technical role, overseeing equipment reliability and process optimization.
• Responsible for managing a team of 17 direct reports.
• Background in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or qualifications as a Millwright or licensed Electrical Maintenance professional.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Directly manage all aspects of a team of shift‑based mechanics and electricians and be able to direct and collaborate with maintenance leaders and other support staff.
• Organize and lead reactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance of factory equipment.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety and food safety for plant maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance related escalations from various functions to maintain a high level of customer service (Operations, Safety, Quality).
• Work closely with a broader team to ensure plant PM activities are in good standing.
• Lead MSE activities in the factory and with central teams. Ownership of BDE (breakdown elimination pillar within MSE).
• Drive loss elimination in support of optimizing production line efficiencies using data from site CMMS and data collection systems.
• Develop the skills and knowledge of the technical team in accordance with the needs of the factory.
• Develop and manage ways of working with key stakeholders.
• Lead maintenance projects and activities (safety/food safety/efficiency) aimed at the development and improvement of the factory.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best‑in‑class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Total Rewards

• Medical, vision & dental—Starts day one!
• 4 weeks of vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long Term disability
• Annual Merit Increases
• Annual Bonus

Qualifications

Communicates Effectively; Manages Complexity; Ensures Accountability; Drives Results; Plans and Aligns; Optimizes Work Processes

Req ID: R150810

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