Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Join a business positioned for growth across multiple industries. Make a direct impact on consumers.

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturer of premium protein products serving both the human food and pet nutrition markets. The company develops and produces a diverse portfolio of protein-based snacks, treats, and value-added products for national brands, retailers, and private-label customers across North America.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance operations.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, facility systems, and building infrastructure.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operating costs.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and respond to critical equipment failures.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all safety procedures are consistently followed.
• Manage maintenance scheduling and staffing to support production requirements.
• Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory and oversee parts procurement.
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, including equipment uptime, PM compliance, maintenance costs, and asset utilization.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Operations teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Participate in facility safety programs, emergency response activities, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Support capital improvement projects and facility upgrades.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Maintenance Manager should have:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Experience with:
• Three-phase electrical systems (230V/480V)
• Motor starters, AC/DC drives, and servos
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Sensors, relays, encoders, and related automation components
• Welding and fabrication experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies and reliability best practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules as needed to support a manufacturing operation.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 USD per year.
• Permanent, full-time position in Los Angeles.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative team that is quickly growing.

Contact Brinn Borowsky Quote job ref JN-082026-7083330

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Maintenance, Reliability

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: Apple Valley

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Brinn Borowsky

Job Reference: JN-082026-7083330