Maintenance Manager: Lead TPM, Safety & Plant Reliability

CSG Talent; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is partnering with a global baked goods manufacturer in California to recruit a Maintenance Manager. You will lead the engineering/maintenance function, drive TPM and OEE improvements, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will coach maintenance teams, set maintenance standards, and collaborate with Production and Quality to ensure production capability while driving root-cause analysis and capital project support.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership in driving a Zero Harm culture.
• Baked Goods or Food Manufacturing experience is required.
• Formal training in Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis is desirable.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop maintenance teams.
• Experience in the CPG industry is preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with OHS regulations and food safety practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible, resilient approach to maintain a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability plans and allocate priorities to teams.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to troubleshoot issues and maintain capability.
• Perform root cause analysis on critical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Expand and manage the preventative maintenance program to support Operations.
• Set strategy and standards to improve efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate contractor support and services, including financial management.
• Support capital project implementations across the site.

Skills

Zero Harm leadership

Food manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Coaching & mentoring

CPG industry exposure

OHS regulations knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

CSG Talent is partnering with a global baked goods manufacturer in California to recruit a Maintenance Manager. You will lead the engineering/maintenance function, drive TPM and OEE improvements, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

You will coach maintenance teams, set maintenance standards, and collaborate with Production and Quality to ensure production capability while driving root-cause analysis and capital project support.