Maintenance Manager

Location: Sylmar, CA (San Fernando Valley)
Job Type: Contract (23 weeks)
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor will lead and develop the in-house maintenance team at a dynamic manufacturing facility in Sylmar, CA. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct responsibility for building a robust preventive maintenance program, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient plant operations. The role requires strong technical skills across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as experience in supervising technicians and managing maintenance programs using CMMS.




Key Responsibilities:




- Lead and coach the maintenance crew, assigning work orders, setting priorities, and ensuring on-time, safe completion of all repairs and service calls
- Build, implement, and manage a preventive maintenance (PM) program, including scheduling, work orders, parts management, and downtime tracking
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns, drive root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production and other departments to minimize operational disruptions
- Manage outside contractors and vendors, ensuring work meets scope, schedule, and quality expectations
- Track maintenance spend, parts usage, and labor hours; identify and escalate cost or efficiency issues
- Maintain accurate documentation in the CMMS (maintenance software), including PM schedules and work order histories
- Identify and recommend new tools, equipment, and process improvements to expand in-house capabilities
- Promote and enforce safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and compliance with OSHA regulations
- Communicate proactively with management about equipment risks and schedule threats




Skills Emphasized:




- Troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- CMMS
- Mechanical systems
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- PLC familiarity
- Team leadership
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
- Blueprints and schematics reading




Recruiter Insights:




- Immediate impact: The supervisor will build and own the PM program from the ground up, gaining true leadership experience.
- Accessible commute from the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.
- Strong bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates will have a distinct advantage due to the workforce composition.
- Competitive for hands-on supervisors and lead techs seeking advancement, but below market for degreed engineering managers.
- 23-week contract; clarify conversion potential and ITAR/US Person requirements with client.
- Preferred but not required: Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, experience with automated/PLC systems, Six Sigma/Lean, MRP/ERP (Oracle, AS400), SPC, and advanced data analysis.




Candidate Insights:




- Opportunity to step into a leadership role and build a preventive maintenance program, elevating your resume and skill set.
- Directly influence plant reliability and team effectiveness through hands-on work and process improvements.
- Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse, skilled maintenance crew.
- Bilingual abilities highly valued, making this a standout opportunity for Spanish-speaking supervisors.
- Gain exposure to process improvement tools and systems (CMMS, Lean, Six Sigma) in a real-world manufacturing setting.








This is a unique opportunity for experienced maintenance supervisors or lead technicians to drive change, build leadership credentials, and make a tangible impact in a complex manufacturing environment.

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