Maintenance Manager

Novolex; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 102,800 - 171,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSAs/HSA

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team, drive safety and preventive maintenance programs, and manage spare parts inventories across the facility. You will oversee capital projects and equipment improvements to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with hands-on shop-floor experience, strong communication, and the ability to shift and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, GPA 3.0
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing shop-floor environment
• Desire for Manufacturing Management
• Keen interest to excel as a manager in a performance-driven environment
• Flexible to shift work and travel/relocation; must have US work eligibility

Responsibilities

• Manage Maintenance team to achieve facility goals and objectives; communicate goals; provide resources; lead meetings.
• Plan and manage preventative/predictive maintenance; coordinate with production and maintenance teams.
• Develop safety training; provide annual refreshers; ensure compliance with safety and environmental programs.
• Lead equipment improvements and capital projects; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee maintenance inventory and spare parts; ensure availability of critical parts.
• Coordinate bids, analyze contractor work; schedule maintenance of support equipment and weekend work as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Deadline adherence

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety procedures

Confidentiality

SQF compliance

US work eligibility

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

GPA 3.0 (Bachelor)

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the job: This position is responsible for managing maintenance staff, achieving results in areas of safety, preventative maintenance, utilization of equipment, waste reduction, equipment improvement, facility upkeep, and predictive maintenance. Also spare part inventories, maintenance shop and preventive maintenance scheduling and capital projects.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

1. Manage Maintenance team to ensure facility goals and objectives are achieved: Communicate facility goals and objectives to all maintenance team members, provide resources, and support by holding bi‑weekly crew meetings, monthly maintenance project meetings, attending weekly lead team meetings and daily production meetings to communicate goals and plant priorities.
2. Effectively manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs: Schedule and plan preventative maintenance to include inspection and repair of equipment on a bi‑weekly cycle; hold pre‑planning meetings with maintenance and production teams for planning and priority setting for preventative maintenance tasks; schedule predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis and infrared scanning to detect potential equipment failures; schedule advance repairs to avoid costly equipment repairs and unexpected downtime.
3. Continuously improve all Maintenance team members: Ensure all maintenance team members are trained in safety, environmental, and all proficiencies on an annual basis; provide annual refresher training in all maintenance specific areas to include welding safety, radiation safety, confined space entry, hot work, electrical safety, hoist and sling usage and chemical specific training; provide internal and external technical training for all Maintenance technicians to ensure continuous improvement on all maintenance skill levels; measure results through annual and bi‑annual evaluations of maintenance skills, peer and customer service feedback.
4. Manage equipment improvement and capital projects: Facilitate monthly meetings on equipment improvement with Production Manager, Boundary Managers and Team Leaders from all areas of the plant to set priorities and plan equipment improvements; facilitate quarterly meetings on the five‑year capital plan with the Lead Team to set priorities for capital projects and provide resources for gathering information and submitting capital projects for the current year.
5. Manage Maintenance Inventory Group and spare parts inventory area: Communicate plant priorities and upcoming equipment rebuilds and projects to ensure proper stock levels of necessary spare parts; work with Maintenance inventory group to set proper inventory levels and ensure availability of critical spare parts.
6. Manage facility maintenance and maintenance of all support equipment: Collect bids on all annual contracts and perform competitive bid analysis to ensure the facility receives quality workmanship at a competitive price; train all contractors on facility safety rules and procedures; schedule maintenance of all support equipment including all Saturday and Sunday maintenance work as needed.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

1. BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
2. GPA 3.0 Bachelor’s Degree (out of 4.0)
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to work “Hands‑On” in a manufacturing shop‑floor environment.
5. Desire for Manufacturing Management.
6. Keen interest to excel as a manager in a performance‑driven environment.
7. Candidate must be flexible to shift work.
8. Candidate must be flexible regarding travel and relocation.
9. Candidate must have unlimited U.S. work eligibility.

Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificates

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Detailed oriented
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and Power Point) applications.
5. Excellent organizational skills
6. Flexibility to work with many projects at a time.
7. Able to meet deadlines.
8. Understanding of the manufacturing process
9. Safety procedures
10. Confidentiality Awareness
11. Ensure that all requirements of SQF System are being administered and adhered to.
12. Responsible for compliance with and adherence to all established good manufacturing practices, food safety plans and all applicable regulations and guidelines.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

1. Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, squat 8 to 10 hours a day.
2. Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment.
3. Must be willing to work on manufacturing production floor.
4. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. or more.
5. Standard office working conditions apply.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,800 - $171,300 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all U.S. locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].