Maintenance Manager: Lead Plant Reliability & Improvement

Electrical Automation Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Automation Services in Modesto, CA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a fast-paced production environment.

You will supervise technicians, manage PMs and work orders, coordinate labor and payroll, and respond swiftly to equipment failures to minimize downtime. The role requires strong leadership, troubleshooting ability, and experience with ammonia refrigeration and industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PM systems and spare parts management.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and PSM compliance.
• Ability to drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians across daily plant operations.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs, work orders, and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate labor scheduling, technician assignments, and weekly payroll approvals.
• Support production by minimizing downtime and responding to equipment failures with urgency.
• Troubleshoot and support mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment issues.
• Improve PM effectiveness, spare parts organization, and maintenance documentation.
• Work closely with operations and quality teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage outside vendors, contractors, and OEM relationships.
• Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and maintain PSM-related programs and procedures.
• Oversee ammonia refrigeration maintenance activities and contractor coordination.
• Develop and mentor maintenance personnel while building accountability within the department.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

PM programs

Spare parts management

Maintenance documentation

PSM compliance

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Conveyors/packaging equipment

Automation/controls

Vendor management

Job description

Electrical Automation Services in Modesto, CA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and support a fast-paced production environment.

You will supervise technicians, manage PMs and work orders, coordinate labor and payroll, and respond swiftly to equipment failures to minimize downtime. The role requires strong leadership, troubleshooting ability, and experience with ammonia refrigeration and industrial controls.