Maintenance Foreman

Jobot; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Market Pay

Excellent Benefits

Room for growth & advancement

LOTS of Overtime available

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Maintenance Foreman for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Lynwood, CA. You will lead a diverse team of technicians, ensure safety and cGMP compliance, and drive maintenance programs on daily operations with a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork.

The role offers top market pay, excellent benefits, and significant room for growth, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 5am–1pm and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training or associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a regulated environment (pharma preferred).
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience with proven success in managing diverse teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; motivate and unite diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to delegate, resolve conflicts, and hold teams accountable with fairness.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems in pharma manufacturing.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements; CMMS documentation management.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to a diverse team of maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Check Finished Product Specification Book to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Set, adjust and test labeling machinery.
• Set correct code dates for each product produced.
• Report discrepancies to QA, Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Assist in training newly assigned staff in all line production positions when necessary.
• Perform rework of damaged product with team when line is down.
• Complete Batch Records for lines worked.
• Ensure preventative maintenance checks on all line equipment and machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure GMP and cleanliness standards.
• Work closely with QA/QC, Maintenance, warehouse, and supervisor/Manager.
• Proper accountability and reporting of unused materials and components.
• Ensures all staff wear appropriate PPE.
• Sets up secondary work assignments to keep staff productive during downtime.
• Must be able to perform all tasks within their assigned lines; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Job details

Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer seeking proven Maintenance Foreman - Top Industry Pay, Excellent Benefits, Room for Growth & Advancement

Jobot Job is hosted by: Gabriel Ozuna

Salary: $40 - $45 per hour

Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

A bit about us

We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products with a commitment to improving peoples lives every day.

Why join us

• We value our employees and we foster an environment where people are passionate about their work.
• Top Market Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• Room for growth & advancement
• LOTS of Overtime available

Job Details

The Maintenance Foreman/Lead Man is a hands-on leader responsible for directing and supporting a diverse team of maintenance technicians in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role ensures that maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP standards while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect. The Foreman/Lead Man will be a strong communicator, mentor, and problem-solver who sets clear expectations, drives performance, and supports the professional growth of team members.

Work schedule: Monday- Friday 5am-1pm

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training or associate degree preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device strongly preferred)
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience with proven success in managing diverse teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate and unite individuals from different backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to delegate, resolve conflicts, and hold team members accountable while maintaining respect and fairness
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and ability to manage documentation
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to a diverse team of maintenance technicians and contractors
• Checks Finished Product Specification Book to ensure customer specifications are met
• Sets, adjusts and tests labeling machinery
• Sets correct code dates for each product produced
• Reports discrepancies to QA, Supervisor and/or Manager
• Assists in training newly assigned staff in all line production positions when necessary
• Perform rework of damaged product with team when line is down
• Complete Batch Records for lines worked
• Ensure that preventative maintenance checks are performed on all line equipment and machinery
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cleanliness standards.
• Work closely with QA/QC, Maintenance personnel, warehouse personnel and immediate supervisor and Manager
• Proper accountability and reporting of all unused materials and or components to appropriate personnel
• Ensures all staff wears appropriate PPE
• Sets up secondary work assignments to ensure staff is productive during down time
• Must be able to perform all tasks within their assigned linesOther duties as assigned

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