Maintenance Manager-Food and Beverage

Sunny Sky Products, LLC; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny Sky Products is seeking a highly technical and hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and reliability functions at our Fullerton, CA production facility. You will own the HTST pasteurization system and hot-fill packaging tech, guiding CapEx projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and uptime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of maintenance leadership in a food/beverage setting, hands-on HTST experience, and strong TPM/CI knowledge, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance management or technical leadership in a food/beverage manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in aseptic and/or dairy/juice processing operations.
• Hands-on experience owning or supporting an HTST pasteurization system.
• Proven experience with hot-fill technology and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated success running CapEx projects from scoping through commissioning.
• Experience managing standard industrial utilities (boilers, refrigeration, wastewater, electrical distribution).
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP/SQF/FSMA, and OSHA regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Working knowledge of TPM and CI methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the HTST system technical ownership and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee maintenance of hot-fill lines and packaging equipment.
• Lead CapEx projects from scoping through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage utilities and electrical distribution for the facility.
• Develop and manage PM/PdM programs to reduce downtime.
• Lead maintenance team, budgets, and spare parts planning.
• Champion GMP and food safety compliance across maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with finance and operations leadership on capital priorities.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CapEx management

HTST pasteurization

Aseptic/dairy processing

GMP/SQF/FSMA knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Pay or shift range: $130,000 USD to $140,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

At Sunny Sky Products, we pride ourselves on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing, and delivering top‑quality products in the beverage industry. We have built an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen beverages, cold & hot drinks, and beverage enhancers. Our mission is to have our beverages consumed and enjoyed any time, any place, and in any location. Come join our fast‑growing team and enjoy our culture where we have fun and play to win!

Sunny Sky Products Company is seeking a highly technical and hands‑on Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance and reliability functions at our Fullerton, CA production facility. This role owns the mechanical, electrical, and utility infrastructure supporting an aseptic/dairy/juice processing operation, including direct responsibility for the facility’s HTST (High Temperature Short Time) pasteurization system and hot‑fill packaging technology. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in food/beverage processing equipment with proven project‑management skills to plan, scope, and execute capital improvement projects.

Major Job Functions

Equipment & Process Ownership

• Serve as the primary technical owner for the plant’s HTST system, ensuring compliance with pasteurization standards, regulatory requirements (3‑A, PMO/FDA as applicable), and uptime targets.
• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of hot‑fill filling and packaging lines, including fill/seal equipment, cooling tunnels, and associated conveyance.
• Provide technical leadership across aseptic and/ or dairy/juice processing systems, including CIP/SIP, homogenizers, separators, and thermal processing equipment.

Capital Project Management

• Own the full lifecycle of CapEx projects: scoping, budgeting, ROI justification, vendor/contractor selection, project execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Partner with finance and operations leadership to prioritize capital spend and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage contractors, equipment vendors, and internal cross‑functional teams throughout project execution.

Utilities Management

• Direct the maintenance and reliability of standard industrial utilities, including boilers, air compressors, ammonia/industrial refrigeration, wastewater/pretreatment systems, water treatment, and electrical distribution.
• Ensure utility systems meet capacity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance requirements to support uninterrupted production.

Maintenance Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team, including technicians, planners, and shift leads.
• Build and manage a preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) program to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and MRO vendor relationships.
• Champion safety, GMP, and food safety compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions for equipment failures and quality deviations.

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

• 5+ years of maintenance management or technical maintenance leadership experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience working in aseptic and/ or dairy/juice processing operations.
• Hands‑on experience owning or supporting an HTST pasteurization system.
• Proven experience with hot‑fill technology and associated filling/packaging equipment.
• Demonstrated success running and managing CapEx projects from scoping through commissioning.
• Significant experience managing standard industrial utilities (boilers, compressed air, refrigeration, wastewater, electrical distribution).
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, food safety systems (HACCP/SQF/FSMA), and OSHA regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
• Working knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies as core competencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS platforms for PM scheduling and asset management.
• Familiarity with automation/controls (PLC) troubleshooting in a processing environment.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) training.

Physical Requirements

• See Physical Requirements Checklist.
• Based on‑site at the Fullerton, CA manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work in a plant environment involving exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and wet/processing conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to respond to off‑hours maintenance emergencies as needed.

Salary $130-140k

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