Maintenance Manager

Custom Building Products; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Custom Building Products in Bell, California seeks a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations across a three‑shift plant. You will drive preventive maintenance, improve equipment reliability, and partner with plant leadership to optimize performance.

As a senior leader, you will develop a high‑performing maintenance team, implement best practices, manage the budget, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• 7–10 years in maintenance management or manufacturing leadership.
• Experience leading multi-shift maintenance in a plant.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facility maintenance.
• Proven preventive and predictive maintenance program experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations across a three-shift plant.
• Plan, prioritize, delegate maintenance activities and projects.
• Develop and maintain an extensive Planned Preventive Maintenance program.
• Ensure preventive tasks are on schedule and address overdue items.
• Coordinate internal and external maintenance resources.
• Respond to equipment failures with safe, efficient repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and KPIs.
• Maintain buildings and facilities to safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead evaluation and installation of new machinery and plant systems.
• Manage removal of obsolete equipment and contracts with vendors.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster safety-first culture and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to address hazards.
• Oversee inspections, documentation, and training.

Skills

Maintenance management

Multi-shift leadership

Preventive maintenance

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing 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

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 field is 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.