Engineering and Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is searching for an Engineering and Maintenance Manager for their Pasadena facility. This role focuses on optimizing equipment performance and safety while enhancing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have substantial experience in a manufacturing environment and proven leadership skills to effectively manage a diverse team.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401K + Match

Paid Time Off

14+ Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a plant setting.
• Minimum 2 years of direct team leadership/supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated successful lean/TPM/CI process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing maintenance procedures for operational efficiency.
• Training and supervising maintenance staff.
• Managing the maintenance budget and negotiating contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated Engineering and Maintenance Manager to be a vital and valuable contributor to the success of the Pasadena, TX production facility for SBM Life Sciences. You will lead your team to ensure the optimal performance, reliability and safety of all production equipment and facility systems. This role is also responsible for improving manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and increasing operational efficiency. The position requires a hands-on leadership style, strong floor presence, and financial business acumen. You will collaborate with other departments to support production goals, implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies as well as drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in a Mechanical or Industrial field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in a plant setting
• Minimum of 2 years of direct team leadership/supervisory experience
• Minimum of 3 years of pack line (CPG) experience,
• Previous capital plan/project creation and management
• Demonstrated and successful lean/TPM/CI process improvement experience (belt certification)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with internal and external customers
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills are essential
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, tactical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to read, verify and edit mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated ability to drive team performance
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple projects and initiatives to meet established timelines
• Self-starter, highly motivated to identify problems and take initiative to make corrective actions

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing maintenance procedures to ensure all equipment and systems are properly maintained.
• Training and supervising maintenance staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely
• Conducting regular inspections to identify issues and overseeing repairs to maintain operational efficiency
• Tracking expenses and managing the maintenance budget to ensure cost-effective operations
• Negotiating contracts and managing relationships with external vendors for maintenance services
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Use data and KPI’s to drive maintenance performance and efficiency
• Utilize CMMS to schedule, track and optimize maintenance operations
• Lead, mentor and develop manufacturing engineer
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including timeline, budgets and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for new product introductions and process changes
• Evaluate, select and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Provide training and start-up activities of new equipment and processes.

Travel Requirements:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area travel and possible overnights may be expected.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401K + Match, Paid Time Off and 14+ Paid Holidays, etc.

About the Company:

SBM Life Science is dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through our products and solutions. The US Headquarters is in Cary, NC, which is home to both the Bioadvanced and Natria product lines that are designed to beautify gardens while minimizing harm to the environment. We foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and growth. Our product solutions are renowned for their effectiveness and quality, accompanying the consumer throughout the season to care for, cultivate, maintain, and beautify their garden and protect their living space. As a company dedicated to innovative solutions that harmonize nature with science, we are committed to making a positive impact.