Maintenance Manager

Hirebridge; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager for its Bell, California plant to lead maintenance operations across three shifts. You will drive preventive maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement to keep production safe and efficient.

You will manage a multi-disciplined team, partner with plant leadership, develop standards, oversee budgets, safety, and compliance, and deliver measurable uptime improvements and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of maintenance management or related manufacturing leadership experience.
• Significant experience managing maintenance operations in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, electrical/mechanical systems, and facilities maintenance.
• Experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience leading multi-shift maintenance teams and managing contractors/vendors.
• Experience managing departmental budgets and P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations across a three-shift environment, ensuring safety, reliability, and uptime.
• Plan, prioritize, delegate maintenance activities, repairs, and projects.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed on schedule and address overdue tasks.
• Coordinate internal and external maintenance resources to minimize downtime.
• Respond to equipment failures, working with operations to restore performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Equipment reliability

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting / P&L

Safety compliance

Multi-shift supervision

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

We are currently seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations at our Bell, California facility. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our plant equipment, and facilities while leading a multi-shift maintenance team.

As Maintenance Manager, you will report to the Plant Manager and can make a meaningful impact on our operation by driving preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, improve processes, and ensure our equipment and facilities are operating at their highest level.

This is more than a maintenance role – you will lead, develop, and inspire a team establish performance standards, implement best practices, and help shape the future of our plant. If you are a strong leader with a passion for manufacturing, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Why apply?

• Competitive compensation package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Company-Paid Life Insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401(k)
• Opportunity to work with respected brands and trusted products serving the construction industry
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance, reliability, and continuous improvement

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance operations across a three-shift manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment, machinery, buildings, and facilities remain safe, reliable, and operational
• Plan, prioritize, and delegate maintenance activities, repairs, and projects based on team capabilities, operational priorities, and business needs
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are complete on schedule and establish plans to address missed or overdue maintenance
• Coordinate internal and external maintenance resources to maximize planned downtime and minimize disruption to production.
• Respond effectively to equipment failures and breakdowns, working closely with plant operations to restore equipment safely and efficiently
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, productivity, and product quality while meeting established KPIs
• Ensure buildings, equipment, machinery, and facilities are maintained to appropriate operation, safety, and regulatory standards
• Lead the evaluation, specification, installation, and commissioning of new machinery, equipment, and plant systems in partnership with appropriate internal teams and external suppliers
• Manage the removal and disposal of obsolete machinery and equipment
• Manage contractors and outside service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and legal requirements
• Analyze maintenance trends, equipment performance downtime, and other key metrics to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives with the maintenance function
• Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Partner with plant leadership and other departments to identify and address workplace hazards and maintenance-related risks
• Ensure required inspections, documentation, training, and compliance activities are completed accurately and on time
• Develop and manage the maintenance department budget, ensuring resources are used effectively and responsibly
• Monitor maintenance expenses, outside services, parts, supplies, and equipment expenditures
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving equipment reliability and operational performance
• Manage maintenance-related P&L responsibilities and provide appropriate reporting and recommendations to plant leadership
• Evaluate capital and equipment needs and assist with developing business cases and recommendations for major projects and improvements

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance Management, or a related fieldis highly preferred
• 7–10 years of maintenance management or related manufacturing leadership experience preferred
• Significant experience managing maintenance operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, machinery, electrical/mechanical systems, and facility maintenance
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and follow-up skills
• Has a proactive approach to identifying problems and implementing sustainable solutions
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multi-shift maintenance teams
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, equipment installations, and capital projects
• Experience managing departmental budgets and P&L responsibilities
• Strong understanding of workplace safety requirements and maintenance-related compliance
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skill

About Us

We are dedicated to excellence as the industry leader by supplying our customers with quality, innovative building products. Our Company is committed to safely maximizing productivity, profits, and opportunities for employee growth, and we are committed to maintaining a leadership position as an innovative, dynamic organization dedicated to providing quality products and services meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations.