Plant Maintenance Manager: Reliability & Safety Lead

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance, lead a team of supervisors and technicians, and ensure equipment, facilities, and processes operate safely and efficiently.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, manage the budget, coordinate with production, and drive continuous improvement in line with company values. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least five years of maintenance leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance management experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) and maintenance management software.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities; team management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Lead and mentor maintenance supervisors and technicians; monitor performance.
• Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance without disrupting output.
• Ensure safety compliance and conduct regular inspections.
• Manage the maintenance budget and vendor contracts; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Minimum 5 years maintenance management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance software

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee plant maintenance, lead a team of supervisors and technicians, and ensure equipment, facilities, and processes operate safely and efficiently.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, manage the budget, coordinate with production, and drive continuous improvement in line with company values. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least five years of maintenance leadership