Maintenance Manager

Talent Group; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Relocation available

Standard business hours

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Turlock, CA, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Manager with a strong background in food or dairy manufacturing. This position involves leading a maintenance team, improving preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring equipment reliability across multiple systems. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of relevant experience along with management skills and a commitment to safety standards. A competitive compensation package is offered, including relocation support.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in maintenance, mechanical engineering, or similar manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of management experience preferred.
• Food or dairy manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance department.
• Strengthen and elevate the PM program.
• Ensure equipment reliability across systems.
• Collaborate with plant leadership on operational priorities.
• Maintain maintenance reporting and documentation.
• Respond to urgent plant needs as part of 24/7 on-call responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance improvement

Strong communication

Team leadership

Safety policy enforcement

Education

High School Diploma

Technical licenses or certifications

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Food/Dairy Manufacturing (Turlock, CA)

Compensation: $100,000–$135,000 DOE + 10% bonus

Schedule: Standard business hours with 6:30 AM arrival; flexibility required

On-Call: 24/7

Relocation: Available

Travel: Minimal (training & conferences)

Reports to: Senior Plant Leadership

Team: 2 direct, 12 indirect

Industry: Food manufacturing

Role Overview

A growing food manufacturing facility is seeking a Maintenance Manager with strong food/dairy experience and demonstrated leadership. This leader will improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs, oversee equipment reliability, and guide a team through consistent, safety-focused execution. The ideal candidate is committed, steady, and searching for a long-term fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance department, including supervisors, planners, and technicians.
• Strengthen and elevate the PM program; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure equipment reliability across electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and utility systems.
• Collaborate with production and plant leadership on operational priorities.
• Enforce safety, GMP, and compliance standards.
• Maintain maintenance reporting, documentation, and system accuracy.
• Respond to urgent plant needs as part of 24/7 on-call responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in maintenance, mechanical engineering, or similar manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of management experience preferred.
• Food or dairy manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Successful history improving PM programs.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience enforcing and following plant safety policies.
• High School Diploma required, technical licenses or certifications a plus.