Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsStable global food manufacturer investing in modernizationExecutive leadership welcomes innovation and process improvementAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established global food manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality, operational excellence, and product innovation. The organization maintains a strong presence in Southern California and continues to invest in long-term growth, modernization, and manufacturing capabilities.Unlike many companies focused on short-term market pressures, this organization takes a long-term approach to decision-making and employee development. Leadership encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration while providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.Job DescriptionLead maintenance and engineering operations for a large food manufacturing facility.Drive TPM, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability programs.Manage major capital projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.Improve uptime, OEE, and maintenance KPI performance.Oversee CMMS systems, spare parts management, and digital maintenance initiatives.Support energy optimization, facilities maintenance, and environmental compliance activities.Build and develop a high-performing maintenance and engineering team.Partner with operations, quality, safety, and global stakeholders to support business growth.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantExperience leading maintenance and engineering teams within food manufacturing.Strong background in equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and troubleshooting.Experience with TPM, PM/PdM programs, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.Knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance best practices.Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Experience with PLC troubleshooting is highly preferred.What's on OfferBase salary target: $130,000-$150,000Potential flexibility up to $165,000 for exceptional candidatesAnnual bonus approximately 16.5%Medical, dental, life insurance401(k)Paid holidays, vacation, and sick timeIf you are interested in joining a stable, growing manufacturer where leadership values innovation and continuous improvement, we would welcome a confidential conversation.The salary range for this role is $130,000-$150,000 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus.We offer comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.ContactEvalee TorresQuote job refJN-102026-7121101Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorMaintenance, ReliabilityIndustryFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)WhereOrangeContract TypePermanentConsultant nameEvalee TorresJob ReferenceJN-102026-7121101
