Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead maintenance strategy in a growing USDA‑regulated plant.High-impact role with strong CI focus and leadership autonomy.About Our ClientThis company is a long‑standing, reputable food manufacturer with a strong presence in the Southern California market. Their facility runs a high‑volume operation with strict USDA oversight, producing consistent, high‑quality products in a fast‑paced environment.The culture is hands‑on, collaborative, and improvement‑oriented. Leaders are empowered to introduce new processes, elevate standards, and develop teams. With planned growth and operational investments underway, maintenance leadership plays a pivotal strategic role in equipment reliability and plant performance.Job Description* Lead all maintenance operations to support uptime, product quality, and safety* Own preventive maintenance, calibration, and reliability programs* Partner with Production to drive throughput and reduce downtime* Coordinate contractors, projects, and facility improvements* Train and develop maintenance personnel* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant* Maintain compliance with USDA, SQF, and regulatory standards* Oversee facility safety, security systems, and emergency protocolsMPI 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* Food manufacturing experience required; USDA experience strongly preferred* Strong hands‑on mechanical aptitude* Experience leading maintenance teams* Continuous improvement mindset; CI/HACCP/Green Belt a plus* Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred* Flexible, open‑minded, and comfortable learning plant equipmentWhat's on Offer* 401(k) with 50% match up to 4%* Medical, dental, vision* PTO: 2 weeks + 6 sick days* 9 holidays + 1 floating* Annual bonus opportunity (50% individual KPIs / 50% company)Apply if you are seeking a leadership role with impact in a fast‑paced, established food manufacturing environment.ContactEvalee TorresQuote job refJN-022026-6959467Job summarySectorEngineering & ManufacturingSub SectorMaintenance, ReliabilityIndustryFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationLos AngelesContract TypePermanentConsultant nameEvalee TorresJob ReferenceJN-022026-6959467
