Maintenance Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead reliability and maintenance operations at our facility in the Lakewood, WA area. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring equipment uptime, optimizing maintenance programs, and supporting a safe, efficient operation in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support a team of maintenance technicians and facilities personnel
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture by expanding preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and process issues to minimize downtime
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce failures
• Manage maintenance budgets, including repair & maintenance (R&M) and spare parts inventory
• Partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, and operations teams to support business goals
• Oversee the maintenance of key systems such as conveyors, pumps, motors, PLCs, VFDs, HVAC, and facility equipment
• Utilize CMMS tools to track work orders, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure all equipment and processes meet safety and food safety standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 2–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, compressors, boilers, HVAC, and process instrumentation
• Ability to analyze maintenance data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Lean / 5S or continuous improvement experience
• Welding or fabrication experience (MIG, TIG, Arc)
• Technical education in mechanical, electrical, or related field

Pay

• Base Salary: $100,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience
• Annual Performance Bonus: Target of 15% of base salary
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Eligibility for a salaried quarterly incentive plan tied to service center performance

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan options (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability for eligible roles
• Tax-advantaged health accounts (HSA with employer contributions and FSA programs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Educational assistance
• Employee discount programs
• Optional supplemental insurance (e.g., accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity) and legal/identity theft protection plans