At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life…

As the Maintenance Manager, you manage, lead, and integrate the efforts of the Facilities and Maintenance team to ensure day-to-day tasks are completed promptly and effectively to support manufacturing operations across the plant. You provide oversight and direction on complex project activities, ensuring that all deliverables align with company standards and expectations.  You assess, analyze, and implement facility-related projects and efficiency improvements on a project-by-project basis. Additionally, you take ownership of identifying, hiring, and overseeing outside contractors to ensure all facilities, grounds, and office areas are maintained efficiently and cost-effectively.

What you will be doing…

• Lead with Purpose: Inspire and empower the team to perform at their best, promoting collaboration, accountability, and progress toward business goals.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Champion innovation and continuous improvement through technology, automation, and smart capital investment.
• Plan Strategically: Partner with stakeholders to develop and manage annual budgets, headcount plans, and labor forecasts.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Guide safety initiatives, support technical improvements, and ensure adherence to OSHA and Risk Management standards.
• Optimize Equipment Performance: Oversee preventative maintenance and timely repairs of production and facility equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Support Critical Needs: Respond promptly to urgent issues and escalations, ensuring swift resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Vendor & Emergency Oversight: Manage contractor relations, renegotiate contracts, and lead emergency response teams in collaboration with security and local services.
• Client-Centered Service: Maintain strong communication and partnerships with internal clients, continually improving service levels and operational responsiveness.
• Follow GMP Standards: Maintain product quality and regulatory compliance by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Commit to Training & Compliance: Complete and apply FSQA programs to support consumer safety and the plant’s food safety objectives.
• Act on Hazards Promptly: Identify and report food safety risks, process deviations, or non-conformities according to defined responsibilities.
• Champion Food Safety Culture: Drive continuous improvement through active engagement and role-based contributions to safety practices.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Do you have what it takes? 
(Basic Qualifications)

• BS Degree in either Mechanical, Civil, Electric or Chemical Engineering or 8 to 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5-8 years in plant maintenance /facilities management with food processing experience.
• Ability to start, address and prioritize process issues independently and juggle multiple issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively delegate and supervise in a fast-paced environment
• In Depth understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong analytical skills and in depth understanding of statistical probability
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and internal client service orientation
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, machinery and mechanical trades.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).  Ability to use AutoCAD is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to attend Business related functions and supplier meetings
• Shift work/weekend work as necessary
• Available for 24/7 requests related to all shifts activities

Do you stand above the rest?  
(Preferred Qualifications)

• MBA
• Understanding of food technology, preferably chocolate
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification

Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we’ve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you’ll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we’ll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you’re always in the know!
• Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it’s a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
• Active & Engaging Work: Whether you’re on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there’s never a dull moment. This is a place where you’ll stay on the move!
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.