Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager:

Turlock, CA

$120,000–$135,000 base salary plus bonus

Summary:

Our client is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead all plant maintenance operations and collaborate cross-functionally to reduce unplanned downtime and drive continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient, safe, and high-performing production within a complex food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, organize, and oversee the day-to-day activities of a maintenance team across multiple shifts
• Develop team capabilities through ongoing training, coaching, and performance management
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture with the goal of zero workplace injuries
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, cost control, and team development
• Ensure full utilization and compliance with corporate asset maintenance management systems
• Oversee execution of maintenance work orders to meet high standards of safety, food quality, engineering integrity, and environmental compliance
• Implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
• Leverage predictive maintenance tools to proactively plan and minimize operational disruptions
• Partner with Production, Quality, Food Safety, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Manage maintenance budgets and control repair and maintenance costs in alignment with annual operating plans
• Ensure equipment reliability and compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience within a food and beverage manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of food processing equipment and maintenance best practices
• Working knowledge of food safety standards, including SQF requirements
• Experience managing ammonia refrigeration systems and compliance programs such as CalARP and RMP
• Familiarity with HazMat, SPCC, and environmental regulatory requirements
• Understanding of plant automation and PLC systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically
• Effective communicator with a service-oriented leadership approach
• Solid understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and operational cost drivers
• Flexibility to work any shift as needed