Maintenance Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee overall maintenance operations for production equipment, machinery, and facility/utility systems.
• Develop and manage maintenance strategies related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Manage preventive maintenance (PM) and repair maintenance programs to ensure stable operation of production equipment and compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and technical support for key production equipment, including motors, conveyors, pumps, sensors, PLCs, and automation control systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans, manage schedules, and monitor execution to minimize equipment downtime.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Engineering, and Sanitation departments to improve equipment efficiency and productivity.
• Review drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals, and manage equipment replacement, calibration, and line setup activities.
• Maintain equipment history, work orders, and maintenance data within MES and Maintenance Management Systems.
• Lead new equipment installation, commissioning, CAPEX projects, and equipment upgrade projects.
• Manage tool and spare parts inventory systems, including purchasing and cost control.
• Manage external vendors and contractors, including reviewing and approving service, parts, and equipment quotations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and other safety and food safety regulations.
• Manage compliance and training related to safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry.
• Lead maintenance-related audit responses and documentation management.
• Oversee emergency response and support related to wastewater treatment facilities and utility systems.
• Supervise maintenance mechanics and related personnel, including work assignments, training, performance management, and skill development.
• Drive equipment efficiency improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties based on plant operations and organizational needs.

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum 5–8 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a Supervisor or Manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance operations within food manufacturing or FDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA regulations, and audit response experience preferred.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, utility systems, and wastewater treatment systems preferred.
• Strong maintenance organization and personnel management skills.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, budgeting, and cost management skills.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Must be available for weekends, night shifts, and emergency response situations.
• Bilingual in Korean is preferred.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000

We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.

About the Role

This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations in a food manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining equipment readiness to minimize production disruptions.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, a 401K plan, generous paid time off, and company holidays.