Maintenance Manager (Indoor Vertical Farm)

Oishii; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation of $100,000-$110,000

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)

100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Parental leave and Paid Time Off

Employee social events

Job summary

Oishii, located in Phillipsburg, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee technical maintenance operations and lead a team. The role involves responsibility for hiring, onboarding, training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Successful candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in technical maintenance and must possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a relevant field.

The position offers a salary range of $100,000-$110,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(K), paid time off, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of progressive technical maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• 5+ years leading maintenance teams of 8+ employees across various systems.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management for maintenance teams.
• Develop and improve maintenance systems and operating procedures.
• Quickly respond to maintenance issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Technical Maintenance

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management
Job Location: Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000
Travel Percentage: None
Shift: Any
Job Category: Production Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead all people-management responsibilities, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, scheduling, attendance/timecard management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and fostering a positive, accountable, safety-focused culture.
• Clearly communicate expectations, provide timely feedback, lead difficult conversations, and ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Utilize CMMS to coordinate and manage daily maintenance operations during Swing Shift (2:00 PM – 11:00 PM) or Overnight Shift (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance systems, operating procedures, and equipment SOPs.
• Oversee equipment repairs, vendor relationships, and contractor support activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Respond quickly to maintenance issues, troubleshoot system failures, and drive timely resolution.
• Support facility commissioning, escalations, and documentation of facility improvement opportunities.

Core Values & Qualities

• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to work cross functionally at all levels including across locations, and collaborate with a focus on supporting & understanding the evolving business needs of a startup environment.
• Ability to lead through others and develop teams with a diverse level of experience to succeed.
• Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize, which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment in the absence of process or policy.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process.
• Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with the tenacity to develop ideas, process, and policy and implement them rapidly.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and considering the resources available when doing so.
• A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
• Track record of effectively handling complex employee relations issues, and addressing sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.

What we’re looking for in a Maintenance Manager

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or equivalent trade/technical training in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC engineering.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive technical maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, food production, or commercial production environments.
• 5+ years leading maintenance technician teams of 8+ employees and managing critical projects across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, controls, and facility systems.
• Experience with CMMS software, maintenance engineering analytics and reporting.
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.

Additional Details

• Shifts/schedules rotate at various times of the year; current open shifts: Swing (2pm - 11pm) or Overnight (10pm - 7am).
• Available on at least 1 weekend day per week.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Hand dexterity and ability to climb a ladder, crouch or kneel, reach and stretch.
• Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time.
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees.
• There may be times where you may have to respond to emergencies or issues off hours that impact the facility or your team.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

Perks

• Compensation: $100,000-$110,000 with Equity.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K).
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time.
• Paid Training & 7 Paid Holidays.
• Office social events including team lunches, parties, and community service projects.
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners.

About Us

At Oishii, we grow the best berries in the world by deploying ground‑breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We’re the first in the world to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year‑round, all without using any pesticides. Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune.