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Maintenance Manager
US-CA-San Diego
Job ID: 2025-8604
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Maintenance and Engineering
San Diego Plant
Overview
GREAT PAY, SIGN-ON BONUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS PROVIDED!
TN VISA HOLDERS, ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and uninterrupted operation of a modern
food processing facility, equipped with complex electrical and mechanical systems including boilers,
ammonia compressors, air compressors and hydraulic systems. The Maintenance Manager will oversee
the overall operation and maintenance of processing equipment, repair, troubleshooting and upgrading
systems, tools, building and grounds. This position requires adherence to maintenance best practices,
including continuous improvement and total productive maintenance (TPM). While providing direction to
the maintenance team ensuring compliance with various regulations for food manufacturing such as
USDA, FDA, OHSA, EPA, DEQ etc. This position will manager all maintenance costs for the plant and
department budget
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a strong safety culture and support resolution of plant safety issues
- Supervise and develop the maintenance team by providing training, clear expectations, and coaching
- Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
- Oversee daily maintenance operations; prioritize repairs and improvements; provide 24/7 oncall support
- Set project timelines, assign work, and schedule resources to meet facility needs
- Establish and track maintenance KPIs; report performance to Senior Management
- Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on process changes, capacity projects, and procedure updates
- Manage plant projects, including contractor selection, scheduling, pricing, and ensuring safety compliance
- Monitor ammonia system operation and provide ammonia safety, rescue, and HazWoper training
- Define and execute preventive maintenance cycles; oversee electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic work
- Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, including work orders, schedules, and reports
- Manage departmental budget, assets, parts inventory, purchase orders, and invoices
- Set min/max inventory levels and reduce parts usage through PM improvements and rootcause analysis
- Support capital expenditure planning and manage asset inventory
- Monitor water usage and wastewater compliance, including BOD and TTS
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience
- Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems and related safety protocols (RETA or similar certification preferred if applicable)
- Strong Lean background, including Kaizen, 5M5Y, STPD, and TPM, with demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement events
- Five (5)+ years of related experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience with 3phase power systems, PLC controls, general troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, parts manuals, and machine drawings, and proficiency with computer programs such as Visio
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables
- Strong mathematical competency, including probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, and application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and business partners
- Ability to present information to senior leadership, public groups, and boards of directors
- Demonstrated ability to select, lead, coach, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team
- Strong problemsolving skills, including data collection, factfinding, and drawing valid conclusions
- Selfmotivated, resultsoriented, with strong initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
Physical Requirements
- While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move throughout the work environment, including plant and office areas
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, talk, hear, taste, or smell
- The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds
- The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
- Exposure to loud industrial environments commonly found in manufacturing plants
- Exposure to varied temperatures, ranging from hot and humid areas to very cold environments
Benefits and Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $140,000 $150,000 + 20% STI bonus
- TN Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Support
- 401(k) with Company Contributions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance — Effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Programs and Annual Wellness Reimbursement
- Work Flexibility
- CompanyPaid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Career Growth and Development within a global organization
- CompanyProvided Mental Health and Caregiving Support
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