Hiring: Sr Maintenance Manager - Aurora, IL Stock Yards Company: US Foods Location: Aurora, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:02:01 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : HTML, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Workday About the job Experience: •120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment. •5 years of experience in facility or maintenance leadership roles •Over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment. •Minimum 5 years of experience in facility or maintenance leadership roles Required Skills: •Direct maintenance operations for all production and facility systems, including grinders, Multivac machines, HVAC, ammonia refrigeration, and other mission-critical assets. •Supervise and develop maintenance staff and ensure effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs. •Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or equivalent platform to manage PM schedules, track repairs, and analyze performance data. •Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, USDA, and other applicable standards, including documentation and routine audits. •Lead vendor and contractor coordination, including performance management, COI documentation, and service contract oversight. •Develop and execute long-range capital maintenance and replacement plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and justification. •Maintain operational readiness through proactive equipment assessments and collaboration with production leadership. •Respond to unplanned maintenance events with urgency to minimize downtime and impact to operations. Qualifications: •Strong leadership and supervisory skills in managing maintenance teams •Expert knowledge of production and facility equipment operations •Proficiency in CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems •Solid functional working knowledge of HVAC, ammonia systems, and refrigeration •Operational familiarity with environmental and safety regulations and documentation standards •Demonstrated ability to build business cases for capital investments •Strong written and verbal communication skills •Competency in Microsoft Office and facility-related software platforms •Occasional travel (up to 10%) is expected to support maintenance operations at other locations. •High School Diploma or GED required. Compensation: •$85,000 - $135,000 / year •This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus and long-term incentive Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!