Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Milling in California is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance department and scheduling systems. The role requires coordinating with plant leadership, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

The Maintenance Manager will work closely with the Plant Manager and external contractors, maintain preventative maintenance, and support site security and safety programs in a fast-paced milling environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years flour industry experience or equivalent
• 1+ years supervisory experience or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Teams, D365)
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in high places
• 5S methodology experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Maintenance Department and schedule plant maintenance.
• Assist Plant Manager with future projects.
• Manage annual Maintenance Department budget and related expenses.
• Execute and sign contracts with Outside Services.
• Coordinate with outside contractors during onsite visits.
• Prepare performance reviews for Maintenance staff.
• Keep Preventative Maintenance program current.
• Identify billing with Facility Administrator.
• Work with Head Miller and staff to schedule repairs.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations and internal EHS requirements.
• Be able to work long hours if necessary.
• Submit project permits and plans to City/County officials.
• Assist with Plant Security and Food Defense Plan updates.
• Participate in the BRC and HACCP teams.
• Ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal com mun ica

Strong organizational skills

Detail oriented

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to work in high places

5S methodology experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

D365

Job description

Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance department and scheduling systems.

Pay rate: $92,000 - $114,865

Primary Duties

• The Maintenance Manager is required to oversee the Maintenance Department and schedule the maintenance of the entire plant and ensure the Mills are running during the times needed.
• Assist the Plant Manager with future projects as assigned
• Responsible for the annual budget in the Maintenance Department along with other expense departments that are indirectly related (Operating Supplies, Rental Expense, Building Expense, and Outside Services).
• Execute signing contracts for Outside Services.
• Dealing directly with Outside Contractors during onsite visits.
• Writing up work performance reviews for the Maintenance department and Maintenance Inventory/Supply Administrator.
• Keeping the Preventative Maintenance program current.
• Working with Facility Administrator to help identify certain billing.
• Working closely with Head Miller and other Dept. Staff to identify work for scheduled repair.
• Complies with all State and Federal regulations and internal EHS requirements.
• Be able to work long hours if necessary.
• Be able to submit project permits and plans to City/County officials.
• Responsible for Plant Security and work with other team members concerning plant security. Assist with updating the Food Defense Plan.
• Participate on the BRC team and HACCP team.
• Responsibility to food safety regulations.

Management

• Provide leadership to ensure a strong culture of accountability where employees are committed and motivated to contribute their ideas and efforts.
• Responsible for overall training and development of direct reports.
• Drive customer execution to deliver results that meet quality and customer service objectives.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 3-4 years flour industry experience or equivalent
• 1+ years supervisory experience or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Teams, D365)
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in high places
• 5S methodology experience is a plus

Material Job Duties

• Operating machinery, vehicles, or equipment in a safe and compliant manner.
• Working in areas where food safety, sanitation, product integrity, or workplace safety standards must be followed.
• Handling company property, confidential information, inventory, cash, or financial data.
• Working independently at customer, vendor, or company locations.
• Interacting with employees, vendors, customers, or members of the public in a professional and safe manner.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, as applicable.

Employment may be conditioned on the successful completion of a post-offer background check, where permitted by law. Miller Milling will not inquire into or consider criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. If criminal history is reviewed, Miller Milling will conduct an individualized assessment and provide any required notices and opportunity to respond before taking any adverse action based on criminal history.