Maintenance Manager

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Voluntary benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hussmann Corporation is seeking a senior facilities and manufacturing engineering leader in California to manage office space, site plans, and capital projects while driving production efficiency and CI initiatives.

The role oversees facility security, maintenance services, and the Manufacturing Engineering group, directing tooling, documentation, and asset utilization to optimize operations and costs.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• BS degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years facilities/office management and 5+ years manufacturing engineering.
• Excellent planning, organizing and communications skills.
• Lean manufacturing concepts required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility services and office space; coordinate site plans and facility projects.
• Manage facility spending and capital improvements.
• Ensure physical facility security; manage contract security personnel.
• Direct Manufacturing Engineering to improve production processes and CI projects.
• Lead office and plant maintenance; supervise service providers.
• Manage preventative maintenance and facility contracts for grounds and equipment.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for managing all maintenance, equipment, furniture, and service requirements that impact the office environment; recommending, planning and executing site space-plan changes; planning and managing annual facility spending for office services, mailroom services, building and grounds maintenance, facility expansion or improvement projects; and for managing the physical facility security. In addition, this position is responsible to manage and lead all Manufacturing Engineers, drive productivity, line optimization, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Facility Services - Manage existing office space to meet business and employee needs; work with team to develop and recommend site plan changes as space and business needs change and to coordinate and manage facility projects; manage facility spending-- work with team to identify the building and grounds general maintenance and capital improvement expenditures.
• Ensure Physical Facility Security - Manage contract security personnel; ensure that written security procedures are current and utilized; recommend and implement security equipment improvements.
• Manage Plant Manufacturing Engineering Process – Plans, directs, coordinates and improves manufacturing processes for optimal and efficient production operation and use of company assets.
• Office Maintenance - coordinate and supervise all office maintenance services, internal and external, to ensure that timely and cost-effective services are provided.
• Leadership - Directs the activities of the Manufacturing Engineering group in the development of production documentation, methods, tooling and equipment requirements, make/buy decisions, and CI projects. Direct Facility Maintenance staff to maintain plant, office, and grounds.
• Preventative Maintenance - Manage and improve PM process for all machinery and equipment.
• General Service - Manage facility contracts for grounds, equipment, etc; recommend changes/improvements to ensure cost-effective and quality services.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience
• BS degree in Engineering.
• 5 or more years facilities/office management experience and 5 + years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Excellent planning, organizing and communications skills.
• Lean manufacturing concepts required

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

The salary or hourly range of $107,248 - $199,176 is just one component of Hussmann’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan– 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.