Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager

Lee Kum Kee USA; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Birthday time off

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee USA seeks a senior Engineering and Maintenance leader to oversee plant operations across the network, driving maintenance systems, CapEx projects, and energy/environmental initiatives to ensure reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.

You will manage a team of ~30, lead TPM/PM/PdM, integrate digital maintenance platforms, partner with cross‑functional groups, and ensure regulatory compliance, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• 15+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting capability; PLC programming/troubleshooting required.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, SSOP, ISO, Lean/Six Sigma, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead CapEx governance, end-to-end capital projects, and ROI analyses.
• Own TPM and PM/PdM systems to maximize OEE and maintenance reliability.
• Oversee facility infrastructure, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead digital maintenance platforms, IoT sensors, and spare parts management.
• Partner with Global Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Operations for project execution.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Different maintenance strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Job description

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BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead and oversee all Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Energy/Environmental operations across the plant network. Drive strategic development of maintenance systems, digital transformation, and capital investment planning to support operational reliability, cost efficiency, sustainability, and long‑term business growth. Manage major capital projects and ensure world‑class equipment performance, facility integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Management

• Develop, justify, and implement the annual Capital Investment Plan aligned with company strategy and long‑term capacity needs.
• Lead feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and risk assessments for major engineering and facility projects.
• Partner with Global Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to define equipment specifications, vendor selection, and project execution standards.
• Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery including FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, and post‑implementation performance tracking.
• Ensure CapEx governance, documentation accuracy, and compliance with corporate financial controls.

Maintenance System Management & Daily Operations Support

• Own the plant’s Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) systems to maximize equipment uptime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment failures to support production continuity.
• Establish maintenance KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews to drive reliability and cost reduction.
• Implement structured root‑cause analysis (RCA), reliability engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance readiness for new product introductions, equipment modifications, and process changes.

Facility & Building Maintenance Support

• Oversee maintenance of all facility infrastructures, including building systems, HVAC, utilities, structural integrity, and safety systems.
• Manage contractors and service providers for facility upgrades, repairs, and compliance inspections.
• Ensure facility conditions meet regulatory, food safety, and occupational safety requirements.
• Lead long‑term facility planning, including layout optimization, expansion readiness, and infrastructure modernization.

Digital Maintenance Systems & Spare Parts Management

• Lead the deployment and optimization of digital maintenance platforms (CMMS/EAM) for work orders, scheduling, asset history, and performance analytics.
• Implement digital tools for predictive maintenance (IoT sensors, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.).
• Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement strategy, min/max levels, and warehouse organization to ensure availability and cost control.
• Establish fixed‑asset management processes for equipment lifecycle tracking, depreciation planning, and audit readiness.

Energy & Environmental (Wastewater Treatment) Operations & Initiatives

• Manage plantenergy performance,including monitoring, reduction initiatives, and sustainability projects.
• Oversee wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safe, efficient system performance.
• Lead cross‑functional environmental improvement programs (water reuse, waste reduction, emissions control).
• Partner with EHS to ensure environmental risk mitigation, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement of environmental systems.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop a technical team of ~30 staff, including engineers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key member of the company’s Food Safety, Operational Safety, and Cost Reduction teams.
• Provide technical guidance to senior leadership and effectively communicate project status, risks, and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
• 15+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in food manufacturing, including 10+ years TPM/PM/PdM leadership.
• Strong troubleshooting capability; PLC programming/troubleshooting required.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems, digital maintenance tools, and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, SSOP, ISO, Lean/Six Sigma, and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing wastewater treatment systems and energy optimization programs preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross‑functional leadership skills.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.