Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Job Summary Lead plant maintenance, reliability, and engineering operations in a food manufacturing facility. Combine strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership for equipment performance, infrastructure, and continuous improvement. 1 onsite contract position in San Leandro, CA; 1st shift 7 AM–4 PM (flexible shifts/OT); 40 hours/week. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Lead and develop high‑performing maintenance team with focus on safety, accountability, and technical excellence. Design and implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to boost asset uptime and cut unplanned downtime. Oversee preventive, predictive, condition‑based maintenance using CMMS and diagnostic tools. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) for chronic issues. Ensure equipment/systems meet food safety, regulatory, performance standards; monitor OSHA/EPA/FDA/USDA compliance. Develop department budgets; implement/control approved budgets and resource use. Perform LO/TO if required. Provide engineering leadership for utilities/infrastructure (HVAC, boilers, compressed air, water treatment). Lead capital project design, specification, implementation aligned with safety/reliability goals. Collaborate cross‑functionally for process efficiency, energy use, maintainability improvements. Manage engineering documentation (P&IDs, drawings, schematics); ensure code/environmental compliance. Align goals with production/quality/safety/training using Lean, TPM, Six Sigma for OEE gains. Champion autonomous maintenance/operator care programs. Oversee maintenance planning/scheduling, spare parts, vendors, budgets for minimal disruption. Ensure CMMS data integrity, procedures, KPIs, audit readiness. Develop technical training for maintenance/operations; promote continuous improvement/problem‑solving. Education & Work Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field required. Minimum 8 years progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering leadership in manufacturing. Food or CPG experience preferred. Proven RCM/TPM implementation; CMMS/EAM proficiency; capital/project management success. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical Skills Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, automation systems, plant utilities/infrastructure. Proficiency in CMMS/EAM, reliability analytics, RCA/FMEA, Lean/TPM/Six Sigma. Functional Skills Maintenance planning, budgeting, vendor management, capital project execution. Cross‑functional collaboration for OEE/process improvements. Behavioral Skills Excellent leadership, communication, organizational skills. Ability to foster safety culture, staff development, proactive problem‑solving. Other Requirements: Food manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr