EMPWR creates high quality nutritious and delicious bars.
Our company was founded in 2020 and has experienced remarkable growth ever since. We produce some of the most iconic and leading brands, setting the standard for taste and texture in the market. We’re active in The Netherlands, Croatia, USA, Canada and Belgium, with 1300 passionate employees.
As one talented team, we share a passion for high quality nutritious and delicious bars. Acting as entrepreneurs in our professions, we team up with each other on an exciting path to growth. EMPWR prioritizes employee safety and creates a motivating work environment that encourages collaboration and personal growth.
This year, we’re expanding even more and transform our operations into state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With joined forces, we continue to grow.
Join us and help shape the future of healthy snacking!
About the Role
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance function and ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of our production equipment and facility systems.
This role is critical to keeping operations running efficiently. You’ll lead a skilled maintenance team, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement across the facility. You’ll also partner closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure our equipment supports operational goals and meets food safety and GMP standards.
What You’ll Do
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs across all equipment and facility systems
Drive fast, effective troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and automation issues
Develop maintenance schedules that minimize production disruption
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity and equipment history
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and leads
Prioritize daily work orders and respond to urgent repair needs
Promote safe work practices and technical skill development
Support hiring, training, and performance management of the team
Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and recurring issues
Partner with Engineering and CI teams on upgrades and process improvements
Support capital projects, including installation and commissioning of new equipment
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, and food safety standards
Maintain facility systems including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, and water
Support internal and external audits
Reinforce a strong safety culture across the maintenance team
Planning & Budget Management
Manage maintenance budgets, including parts, contractors, and equipment
Maintain spare parts inventory and vendor relationships
Track and improve key metrics such as downtime, work order completion, and equipment reliability
What We’re Looking For
7–10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
Experience in food manufacturing or other regulated environments preferred
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems
Experience with preventive maintenance systems or CMMS platforms
Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment preferred
Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and food safety standards
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)