Maintenance Manager

A leading food and beverage manufacturing firm is looking for a Maintenance ManagerJob Title: Maintenance ManagerLocation: Greater Fresno, CA AreaJob SummaryA leading company in the food manufacturing industry, known for pet food products, is looking for a skilled Maintenance Manager to join our team and lead efforts in maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency in our operations.Responsibilities:Oversee and manage a supervisory team responsible for the maintenance of production, packaging, receiving, and shipping equipment, as well as facilities maintenance, including groundskeeping, building repairs, and utilities.Lead and direct the activities of planners and schedulers.Manage requisitions for tools, equipment, and supplies.Inspect completed work for conformance to established standards, blueprints, and specifications.Ensure maintenance schedules and repair estimates are aligned with project estimates.Enforce safety regulations and ensure adherence to company policies.Develop and adjust work procedures to meet repair schedules.Supervise planning and activities for new equipment installations.Organize and maintain critical departmental reports, including maintenance downtime, inventory levels, safety records, work order efficiency, and labor.Maintain compliance with work schedule and compliance records.Develop and maintain a proactive Preventive Maintenance (PM) and work order program.Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA standards through scheduled work and maintenance programs.Maintain accurate equipment and safety records.Administer and manage department budgets in accordance with goals and objectives.Establish Personnel Management Agreements for both supervisory and team member levels.Create a skills assessment program to optimize individual strengths.Implement changes in working conditions and equipment usage to improve efficiency.Lead root cause analysis programs to address equipment failures.Ensure accurate maintenance records are kept in the company's Maintenance Management System (EAM & CMMS).Requirements:4+ years of experience in maintenance within the food manufacturing industryExperience leading large maintenance teams of 50+Bachelor's degree (preferred in Engineering or a related field) and 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing.Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, PLCs, refrigeration, boilers, and facilities maintenance.Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully leading maintenance teams.Flexibility to work on multiple shifts, including weekends.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Experience managing maintenance operations across multiple locations.Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment subject to FDA/USDA regulations.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Created: 2025-02-15