Maintenance Manager

iHire; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract manufacturer in Cypress, CA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and engineering functions. This role involves driving continuous improvement, ensuring operational reliability, and leading a high-performing team in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role in a production-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled maintenance team for 24/7 food production.
• Drive performance through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with food industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC

MS Office Suite

Job description

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About Us

We are a leading contract manufacturer of snack food products, committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We’re currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and engineering functions at our Cypress, CA facility. This is a critical leadership role with high visibility and strong potential for impact and growth.

Position Summary

We are looking for an energetic, hands-on Maintenance Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and a passion for driving continuous improvement. This individual will lead the site’s maintenance and engineering strategy, ensure operational reliability, and build a high-performing team aligned with safety, compliance, and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture through leadership, work practices, and employee training.
• Lead, develop, and coach a skilled maintenance team to support 24/7 food production operations.
• Maintain compliance with food industry standards, including audits, regulatory requirements, and GMPs.
• Drive performance by implementing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs using a CMMS.
• Optimize uptime of high-speed packaging and automation equipment, including robotics and PLCs.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to align maintenance initiatives with business needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory levels (MRO), vendor relationships, and capital projects.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve maintenance KPIs (MTTR, OEE, PM compliance, etc.).
• Ensure facility maintenance, utility systems, and building infrastructure support uninterrupted production.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, training materials, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage third-party contractors and service providers for facility repairs and specialized equipment maintenance.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or management role in a production-driven setting.
• Proven experience managing automation, high-speed packaging, and robotic equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills; PLC troubleshooting knowledge required.
• Demonstrated experience managing and optimizing CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus – Anticipates and meets internal customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Builds strong relationships across departments.
• Adaptability – Responds well to change and shifting priorities.
• Initiative – Proactively identifies and addresses issues before they escalate.
• Project/Time Management – Manages resources and timelines effectively.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Uses data to drive root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Previous exposure to GFSI audits (SQF/BRC), USDA/FSMA/FDA compliance.
• Implementation of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies in a maintenance environment.
• Capital project management experience in food manufacturing.
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 5 - 10 years

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Production, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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