Maintenance Manager

California Jobs; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Gilroy, CA. The role involves overseeing plant maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a maintenance team. Candidates should have extensive experience in food manufacturing maintenance, strong leadership abilities, and a background in engineering.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food manufacturing required.
• Prior management or supervisory experience is compulsory.
• Experience in a union environment is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a maintenance team in a food production environment.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

CMMS software proficiency

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC systems knowledge

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Industrial Technology or related field

Job description

Maintenance Manager with a growing industry leader in the food MFG industry// $140K-$160K// Medical, Dental, and Vison// Family First Culture
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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our Client is a growing food manufacturer in California.
Why join us?
Competitive pay (140K - 160K)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Opportunities for advancement.
Job Details
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established food manufacturing company located in Gilroy, CA, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of plant maintenance operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring equipment reliability, plant uptime, and team performance in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and develop a maintenance team in a unionized food production environment.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
Manage and optimize the use of the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.
Ensure all machinery and equipment comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, projects, and capital improvements.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive maintenance planning.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA standards.
Maintain spare parts inventory and vendor relationships for maintenance supplies and services.
Qualifications:
10+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
Prior management or supervisory experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working in a union environment is highly desired.
Proficient in CMMS software and maintenance planning tools.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, PLC, and refrigeration systems common in food manufacturing.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience ($140K - $160K)
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
Opportunities for career advancement in a growing company
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