Maintenance Manager | Food Manufacturing

The Maintenance Manager will lead and oversee a team of 5 mechanics in a 24/7 production environment. This role is critical to ensuring our equipment-including ROPP capping systems, glass lines, rotary and inline fillers, and UV systems-runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll report directly to the VP of Operations (or Director-level leader) and play a key role in maintaining uptime, driving preventive maintenance, and supporting operational goals.

Client Details

Food Manufacturing Company

Description

• Lead and supervise a team of 5 mechanics across four rotating shifts (12-hour shifts, toggling every fourth day, with flexibility around Sundays)
• Oversee all maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and equipment issues
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering, Plant Operations, and VP of Operations on improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, parts inventory, and compliance documentation
• Support a bilingual workforce (English/Spanish proficiency is a plus)

Profile

• Prior experience managing a maintenance team in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of equipment such as ROPP capping systems, glass packaging, rotary and inline fillers, UV systems
• Ability to work flexible hours across rotating shifts as needed
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a 'command' approach to overseeing teams and prioritizing work
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree is nice to have, but not required

The production runs 24/7, this person must be willing to be flexible as needed.

Job Offer

• Great Benefits Package
• Compensation up to $125k
• 401k
• PTO (2 weeks vacation)

Michael Page will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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