Maintenance Manager

About Us

MTNA, Inc. is part of the Eternity Systems Group, a global leader in the washing, sanitizing, and management of reusable packaging solutions. We support some of the world's largest food and retail supply chains by providing high-quality cleaning and logistics services for reusable plastic containers (RPCs) and other reusable transport packaging. At our Rancho Cucamonga facility, we operate in a fast-paced production environment focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Our success is driven by a diverse and dedicated workforce committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers while maintaining high standards of food safety and environmental responsibility. We believe our people are our greatest asset and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, respect, and professional growth, where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact on our operations. As part of a global organization, we offer opportunities to collaborate with teams across North America and around the world while helping advance sustainable supply chain solutions.

Job Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading maintenance operations across a three-shift production facility, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment, infrastructure, and maintenance systems. This is a high-accountability, hands-on leadership position requiring a strong and consistent presence on the production floor. The Maintenance Manager works closely with technicians and Operations, actively participates in troubleshooting and problem‑solving, and takes ownership of issues through resolution. The role combines strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational leadership to maximize equipment uptime, improve asset performance, control costs, develop the maintenance team, and support production objectives. The position is salaried, exempt, and work hours vary based on operational and business needs; the successful candidate must be comfortable working extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and be available after hours to provide leadership, troubleshooting support, or escalation assistance when significant equipment or operational issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and sanitation personnel.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and direction for maintenance activities across all three shifts.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance functions.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Prioritize daily maintenance activities, work orders, and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Manage departmental budgets, maintenance spending, and inventory controls.
• Hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, work quality, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning activities, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to support production objectives.
• Partner with maintenance teams across MTNA locations to share best practices and technical expertise.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost performance through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical degree and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance leadership experience in a high‑volume production, food processing, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience leading maintenance teams within a multi‑shift or 24/7 operation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting capabilities highly preferred.
• Experience managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs and utilizing CMMS software.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive operational improvements.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to coach, train, develop, and hold employees accountable.
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑driven approach with the ability to identify priorities and take action with limited supervision.
• Ability to remain effective in a demanding environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and outside regular business hours based on operational needs.
• Ability to provide after‑hours leadership and support when significant maintenance or operational issues arise.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus paid after 90 days of successful employment (taxes withheld; external candidates only, subject to company policy).
• Leadership Impact: Play a key role in shaping maintenance strategy, team performance, equipment reliability, and overall site performance.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, leadership, vendors, and maintenance professionals across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Help build stronger maintenance systems and drive measurable improvements in equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Global Organization: Collaborate with teams and maintenance professionals across MTNA and Eternity Systems locations.

Schedule

The role maintains a visible onsite presence during core business hours, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but these hours are not a fixed schedule. Work hours will vary based on operational and business needs, requiring flexibility to work extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and to provide after‑hours leadership, troubleshooting support, or escalation assistance when significant equipment or operational issues arise.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on leadership position requiring regular time in the production and maintenance environment. The role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting items