Maintenance Manager

Job Description Job Description Description: Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong sense of teamwork? You’re in the right place. At Anita's Mexican Foods, our core values guide everything we do, and our people are at the heart of our success. Join our team and work hands-on in a fast-paced food production environment, where you’ll play a key role in cleaning, resetting, and preparing our equipment for the next day’s success. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all plant maintenance, including facilities, utilities, and operations, to reduce downtime and assure peak plant efficiencies. Will direct all capital engineering design and projects to completion and work with appropriate vendors. This position will also have direct responsibility for the Maintenance team and their performance. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and the quality of all products manufactured at Anita’s Mexican Foods. What We Offer: Competitive wages Weekly pay Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Company-paid Life Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off and company holidays Birthday holiday Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Career growth opportunities On-the-job training Shift differential (3rd shift) Shoe reimbursement A family-owned environment with leaders who care Key Responsibilities : Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team, building technical capability and accountability. Ensure timely completion of maintenance activities, including service calls, repairs, and equipment support. Oversee and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance, and TPM programs using CMMS systems. Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement to increase uptime and efficiency (focus on MTBF). Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to minimize downtime and prevent recurring failures. Establish and standardize maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliability and output. Lead troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems, including high-speed equipment. Provide strategic oversight of PLC troubleshooting and programming activities. Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve plant performance across all shifts. Partner cross-functionally with operations and other departments to support production goals. Develop and manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets; ensure spending aligns with approved plans. Evaluate buildings, equipment, and facility conditions; recommend and implement improvements. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, AQMD, GMP). Integrate food safety and hygiene standards into equipment design and maintenance practices. Maintain and support training programs to improve productivity, quality, and safety. Stay current on technical advancements and manufacturing best practices. Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices. Drive and support plant culture, team-based structure, and performance accountability systems. Ability to perform many other needed tasks as needed. Requirements: Minimum 5+ years of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Minimum 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing equipment repair Strong experience leading cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems in manufacturing Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance programs (PM, CM, TPM) Knowledge of safety standards and labor regulations Experience with forklift operation Ability to read, complete, and maintain reports and documentation Experience in food manufacturing and high-speed production equipment preferred Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or TPM certification preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Experience with sanitary stainless steel welding (MIG, TIG, STICK) preferred Familiarity with packaging and tortilla manufacturing processes preferred Additional Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required (technical training preferred) Ability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating shifts and weekends as needed Must provide own tools (if applicable) Ability to perform additional duties as needed to support plant operations Physical & Work Environment Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to: Stand and walk for extended periods of time Work on uneven surfaces and in wet or slippery conditions Perform physical activities such as bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, and turning throughout the shift Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed Work in environments with exposure to food allergens, including but not limited to soy and wheat Tolerate high noise levels and elevated temperatures typical of a manufacturing setting PPE : Steel-toe, slip-resistant shoes, hair and beard net, safety glasses, and earplugs are required in food manufacturing work areas; gloves are recommended. Core Values— At Anita’s, our core values of knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide every aspect of our operations, ensuring excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. More about Anita’s: The Robles Family acquired Anita’s in 1978; since then, Anita's has become recognized for producing snack foods on the West Coast. The plant has various manufacturing lines that produce a wide range of fried tortilla chips, pallet snacks, and taco shells. In 2013, Anita's moved into its new state-of-the-art facility in San Bernardino, CA. In 2014, Anita’s received the state’s U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award for growing company revenues more than 100 percent over the past three years and was first runner-up for the national U.S. Small Business Persons of 2014 award. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Anita’s Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is the policy of Anita’s Mexican Foods to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Anita’s Mexican Foods. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.