Senior Maintenance Supervisor

DSJ Global; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in food manufacturing is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance activities for their facility in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate will lead the team to enhance equipment reliability and manage key utility systems. Candidates should have an engineering degree with at least five years of experience or ten years of relevant experience in large factories, ideally within the food or pharmaceutical sectors. Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS is also required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive maintenance experience in large factories.
• Knowledgeable in EHSS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the maintenance team.
• Manage budgets and oversee maintenance of utility systems.
• Boost machinery efficiency and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

One of our clients in the food and beverage manufacturing industry is looking to bring on a Maintenance Manager to support one of their facilities in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. This person will lead and coordinate the Maintenance team to maintain, improve, and expand the manufacturing infrastructure.

Shift: 2nd (2p-10a)

Compensation: $94,000-$122,000 + Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and develop the team while creating an inclusive, safety‑focused environment.
• Set direction for the Maintenance team through coaching, training, and ongoing skill development.
• Manage budgets and oversee maintenance of key utility systems (refrigeration, steam, compressed air, etc.).
• Improve equipment reliability by strengthening the work order system, preventive/predictive maintenance, and spare parts programs.
• Partner with Operations to boost machinery efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Engineering degree & 5yrs professional experience OR 10yrs relevant experience
• Collaborates effectively across all levels and departments, with strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Brings extensive maintenance experience in large factories and in managing key utility systems.
• Background in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred
• Knowledgeable in EHSS requirements and able to work effectively in a union environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS, with flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or varying shifts.