Maintenance Manager

Maintenance And Engineering ManagerOur client is a well-established global food manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality, operational excellence, and product innovation. The organization maintains a strong presence in Southern California and continues to invest in long-term growth, modernization, and manufacturing capabilities. Unlike many companies focused on short-term market pressures, this organization takes a long-term approach to decision-making and employee development. Leadership encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration while providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.Lead maintenance and engineering operations for a large food manufacturing facility.Drive TPM, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability programs.Manage major capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.Improve uptime, OEE, and maintenance KPI performance.Oversee CMMS systems, spare parts management, and digital maintenance initiatives.Support energy optimization, facilities maintenance, and environmental compliance activities.Build and develop a high-performing maintenance and engineering team.Partner with operations, quality, safety, and global stakeholders to support business growth.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.Experience leading maintenance and engineering teams within food manufacturing.Strong background in equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and troubleshooting.Experience with TPM, PM/PdM programs, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.Knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance best practices.Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience with PLC troubleshooting is highly preferred.Base salary target: $130,000-$150,000Potential flexibility up to $165,000 for exceptional candidatesAnnual bonus approximately 16.5%Medical, dental, life insurance401(k)Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time