Sr. Maintenance Manager

Seeking a Sr. Maintenance Manager with strong leadership skills to provide oversight, guidance, and direction to a team of maintenance staff that ensures safe and efficient operation of plant equipment to enhance production, reduce cost, and achieve world-class reliability. This person must be a team player who is highly collaborative and supportive of the broader plant team. 

• Manage the maintenance team to support teamwork and development.
• Manage maintenance repairs, inventory and parts annual budgets.
• Provide technical leadership for maintenance department.
• Drive continuous improvement activities.
• Participate as a member of the Plant Leadership staff.
• Track and report on projects, safety, and work orders.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Manage the Preventative Maintenance system.
• Responsible for upholding food safety standards in the plant.
• Utilize company resources to maintain necessary records, such as equipment manuals, vendor recommendations, etc.
• Hire and train maintenance department staff.
• Organize and oversee the schedules and work of maintenance staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Other duties may also be assigned

The expected salary range for this position is between $120,000 – $145,000 per year based on a full-time schedule.  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.

Califia Farms is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university.
• In lieu of degree, minimum 10 years’ experience in food manufacturing maintenance management.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office components and Maintenance Management software.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English, Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess good communication and people skills.