Plant Maintenance Leader - High-Growth Facility

Victorville, California Permanent USD115,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
As the Plant Maintenance Manager in the business services industry, you will oversee the maintenance operations of a high-growth facility, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with industry standards. This role involves leading a team, implementing preventive maintenance strategies, and optimizing mechanical and electrical systems for peak performance.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow within a high-growth facility
  • Work in a professional and supportive environment that values innovation.

About Our Client

This privately owned food manufacturer operates multiple production lines and is entering a key phase of expansion, including a facility move.The organization is known for its fast-paced environment, long-tenured team, and commitment to producing high-quality food products for nationwide distribution.The culture is hands-on, collaborative, and built around continuous improvement. Leadership values proactive problem solvers, team-oriented managers, and individuals who enjoy being closely connected to operations and equipment performance.

Job Description

  • Lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing direction, coaching, and workload planning based on production needs.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and building systems, including motors, drives, control circuits, welding/fabrication equipment, and production machinery.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, track maintenance KPIs, and drive efficiency improvements.
  • Conduct facility and equipment inspections to identify reliability risks and necessary repairs.
  • Ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures, safe work practices, and adherence to GMP, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with production and sanitation to improve equipment care, reduce unplanned downtime, and support continuous improvement projects.
  • Maintain parts inventory accuracy and coordinate with vendors as needed.
  • Participate in emergency response, alarm checks, and operational safety activities.
  • Support organizational readiness and equipment needs during the upcoming site transition.

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 Applicant

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, ideally Food Manufacturing
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks.
  • Proven leadership managing maintenance teams.
  • Experience with industrial controls, sensors, motors, and electrical circuits (230/480VAC).
  • Strong communicator, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $115000 to $130000 annually.
  • Comprehensive standard benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow within a high-growth facility
  • Work in a professional and supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
Contact
Evalee Torres
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6932544

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Victorville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evalee Torres
Job Reference
JN-012026-6932544