Senior Maintenance Manager
San Leandro, CA 94577
- 1st shift: 7 am – 4pm Candidate must be open to flexible shifts and overtime
- **Candidate must be eligible to be employed for an indefinite duration without limitation
Note: MUST be legally authorized to work in the United States.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
- We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Senior Maintenance & Plant Engineering Manager to lead our plant’s maintenance, reliability, and engineering operations. This hybrid role combines strategic oversight of maintenance programs with hands-on plant engineering leadership to ensure optimal equipment performance, infrastructure integrity, and continuous improvement across all operational areas. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record of driving sustainable improvements in a manufacturing environment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence
- Design and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve asset uptime and reduce unplanned downtime
- Oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs using CMMS and advanced diagnostic tools
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to address chronic equipment issues
- Ensure all equipment and systems meet food safety, regulatory, and performance standards
- Develops department’s budgets. Implements and controls approved budgets
- Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all Client and other resources under his supervision
- Monitor subordinates for compliance to OSHA, EPA, FDA, and USDA regulations
Plant Engineering & Capital Projects
- Provide engineering leadership for plant utilities, infrastructure, and equipment systems including HVAC, boilers, compressed air, and water treatment
- Lead the design, specification, and implementation of capital projects, ensuring alignment with safety, reliability, and operational goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate engineering solutions that improve process efficiency, energy usage, and equipment maintainability
- Manage engineering documentation, including P&IDs, equipment drawings, and utility schematics
- Ensure compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, and engineering standards
Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement
- Align maintenance and reliability goals with production, quality, safety, and training objectives
- Lead plant-wide initiatives using Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Support capital project planning and execution, ensuring reliability and maintainability are integrated into design and implementation
- Champion autonomous maintenance and operator care programs to promote frontline ownership of equipment health
Systems & Asset Management
- Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure efficient execution of work with minimal production disruption
- Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and maintenance budgets to support proactive maintenance strategies
- Ensure CMMS data integrity and accurate documentation of maintenance procedures and reliability standards
- Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability metrics, and audit readiness
Training & Development
- Develop and implement technical training programs for maintenance and operations personnel
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving across all departments
- Lead staff development in troubleshooting, equipment onboarding, and reliability best practices
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering leadership within a manufacturing environment (Food or Client experience preferred)
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and automation systems, as well as plant utilities and infrastructure
- Proven experience implementing RCM, TPM and other reliability frameworks
- Proficiency with CMMS/EAM platforms and reliability analytics tools
- Demonstrated success in capital planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Is there a possibility this role will be extended? – Yes
- Is there a possibility this role will be converted to full time? – Yes
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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