Maintenance Manager Jobs

Maintenance Manager

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Location:
United States, San Diego

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

135000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and technical maintenance support to plant operations by directing and implementing processes and continuous improvement initiatives that will advance reliability and maximize operating conditions. This role is a critical member of the Plant Management Team and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all plant and facility equipment as well as the technical direction of the Maintenance Staff. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect, assuring the safety, quality and quantity of product produced.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee Maintenance activities to include
electrical and mechanical servicing, maintenance and fabrication of production machinery and equipment, company owned utilities, and plant grounds
Provides guidance, direction, and motivation to Maintenance and Operations to encourage ownership of results at all levels
Manage critical components of Maintenance, including Preventive Maintenance programs, parts and storeroom operations, Clean/Inspect/Lubricate programs, etc
Oversee and administer all aspects of plant’s CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), including Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance, Parts Procurement and Parts Inventory
Advance the department culture with an integrated approach to maintenance, based on teamwork and cooperation
Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to assess Maintenance Technician performance and provide coaching and training as required
Oversee Maintenance schedules and assignments for work activities, based on work priority
Ensure work flow and productivity of the Maintenance, Purchasing and Parts functions is completed and maintained
Monitor in progress work being completed to understand status of ongoing work, including delays and overruns
Assist and lead the planning and installation of plant improvements and capital projects
Review the needs of the equipment and systems down time to coordinate and perform maintenance with the production management team
Develop work procedures for maintenance jobs with necessary information
including skills, tasks, parts, tools, auxiliary equipment, contractors, and estimated time required
Work with maintenance supervisor, tradesmen, operations and production scheduling to coordinate maintenance shutdown schedule with the production schedule
Support plant environmental programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations
Promote and maintain a safe work environment through compliance with plant safety programs
Perform all other work as required by the Company

Requirements:

Associates Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or other technical field with three years of managerial experience, or 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience required
Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical machine repair, PLC, preventative maintenance, HVAC, as well as the safe and efficient operation of plant utilities, such as boilers and chillers is required
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels with internal employees and leaders and externally with outside consultants and suppliers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required
Ability to interact and to manage conflict while maintaining composure and perspective
Strong initiative and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results
Working knowledge of MRO materials and equipment
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word
Experienced in mechanical and electrical blueprints/drawings

Nice to have:

Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
Prior maintenance experience in a food manufacturing setting is preferred

What we offer:

Day 1 Benefits
Competitive Pay
Full Relocation Assistance Available
20% STI bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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