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Heidi Smith
Maintenance Manager
Posted: 03/27/25
2025-03-05
2025-04-26
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Operations - Maint. Manager
Job Number: 10772
Job Description
Plant Maintenance Manager
Modesto, CA
$150-$200k
Job Summary:
The Plant Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction to the maintenance department, overseeing the repair, predictive and preventive maintenance, and installation of equipment in manufacturing operations. This role ensures the elimination of equipment failure causes, maximizes asset life, and supports continuous production. The manager also oversees maintenance and storeroom budgets, implements improvements to facility systems, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership:
This role directly supervises maintenance personnel and supports their development.
Qualifications:Skills:
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, and CMMS.
Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and wastewater systems is a plus.
Modesto, CA
$150-$200k
Job Summary:
The Plant Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction to the maintenance department, overseeing the repair, predictive and preventive maintenance, and installation of equipment in manufacturing operations. This role ensures the elimination of equipment failure causes, maximizes asset life, and supports continuous production. The manager also oversees maintenance and storeroom budgets, implements improvements to facility systems, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Establish and execute strategies for departmental structure, systems, and interdepartmental communication.
- Manage annual and long-term maintenance and repair budgets.
- Lead capital and maintenance project management, ensuring safety, scope, and minimal operational disruption.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, maintenance systems, and regulatory standards.
- Direct, mentor, and evaluate maintenance supervisors and team members.
- Develop skills assessments, succession plans, and staffing strategies.
- Provide technical training for efficient troubleshooting and maintenance duties.
- Schedule maintenance activities aligned with production schedules.
- Implement and manage predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Optimize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for planning and tracking.
- Analyze performance metrics to improve uptime and reduce costs.
- Lead root cause failure analysis and implement corrective action plans.
- Promote and enforce a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with safety standards and company policies.
- Oversee building and grounds maintenance, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Serve as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.
- Perform other duties to support smooth business operations.
This role directly supervises maintenance personnel and supports their development.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience:
- 7+ years in maintenance within manufacturing.
- 2+ years in a management role.
- Experience in capital project management, equipment procurement, and installation.
- Knowledge of safety management and environmental compliance.
Meet Your Recruiter
Heidi Smith
Executive Recruiter
Heidi was born and raised in The Woodlands, Texas. She earned her degree from Sam Houston State University in Mass Communication. After graduating, she spent a few years in the Rocky Mountains exploring the new terrain. She currently resides in Pea Ridge, AR close to our newly opened office in Northwest Arkansas. As an experienced Recruiter, Heidi brings a blend of Southern hospitality and professional expertise to every interaction. Her approach is to build genuine relationships, understand unique career aspirations, and to help both candidates and companies find the right match. "Off the clock" Heidi enjoys exploring the Ozark Mountains with her husband, Blake, their son, Hawk and their two dogs - Phil Collins (Husky) and Charlotte York (Terrier).
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