Plant Maintenance Manager - Processed Foods

We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Maintenance Manager for a leading processed foods company in Los Angeles County. The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance operations and ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency in the production facility.

Client Details

This company is a long‑standing, reputable food manufacturer with a strong presence in the Southern California market. Their facility runs a high‑volume operation with strict USDA oversight, producing consistent, high‑quality products in a fast‑paced environment.

The culture is hands‑on, collaborative, and improvement‑oriented. Leaders are empowered to introduce new processes, elevate standards, and develop teams. With planned growth and operational investments underway, maintenance leadership plays a pivotal strategic role in equipment reliability and plant performance.

Description

* Lead all maintenance operations to support uptime, product quality, and safety

* Own preventive maintenance, calibration, and reliability programs

* Partner with Production to drive throughput and reduce downtime

* Coordinate contractors, projects, and facility improvements

* Train and develop maintenance personnel

* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant

* Maintain compliance with USDA, SQF, and regulatory standards

* Oversee facility safety, security systems, and emergency protocols

Profile

* Food manufacturing experience required; USDA experience strongly preferred

* Strong hands‑on mechanical aptitude

* Experience leading maintenance teams

* Continuous improvement mindset; CI/HACCP/Green Belt a plus

* Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

* Flexible, open‑minded, and comfortable learning plant equipment

Job Offer

* 401(k) with 50% match up to 4%

* Medical, dental, vision

* PTO: 2 weeks + 6 sick days

* 9 holidays + 1 floating

* Annual bonus opportunity (50% individual KPIs / 50% company)

Apply if you are seeking a leadership role with impact in a fast‑paced, established food manufacturing environment.

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