Job description

Job Title: MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Reports To: PLANT MANAGER

Location: Irvine, CA USA

Department: OPERATIONS

Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all equipment installations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the Irvine facilities. He/she develops, improves and executes maintenance procedures, manages maintenance budgets, and leads a team of maintenance and facility professionals to achieve operational excellence, high production uptime and utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Meet the KPIs of the maintenance department and support operations at Irvine to meet its objectives.

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and procedures that minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.

• Supervise and manage the maintenance team to ensure that all maintenance activities are performed efficiently and in compliance with safety standards.

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities and equipment to identify areas for improvement and compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Manage maintenance-related budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining high standards of equipment and facility upkeep.

• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to acquire high-quality services and materials for maintenance projects.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance procedures and reduce costs.

• Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work.

• Ensure all maintenance work is documented according to the requirements to collect information for the machine history.

• Monitor the inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies and reorder them to avoid delays in maintenance activities.

• Ensure that the facility infrastructure, such as the UPS system, generator, and compressors, is maintained well.

• Train and develop maintenance staff to enhance their skillsets and efficiency.

• Mentor the team to identify root causes for equipment downtime and effectively manage corrective actions.

• Respond promptly to emergencies involving equipment breakdowns, mitigating potential hazards or interruptions.

• Lead by example - consistently promote and demonstrate high-performance standards and outcome-based thinking.

• Uphold and embrace the company values.

• Identify and track training needs. Conduct internal training meetings, one-on-one development sessions, and outside technical skills training.

• Use CMMS effectively to improve machine uptime, response time, and optimal parts inventory.

• Ensure that all maintenance operations are done in accordance with company policy and in compliance with laws, regulations, and OSHA guidelines.

• Ensure that the facility satisfies all industry regulations and is in compliance with local building codes, fire codes etc.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.

Benefits for all full-time employees include:

• Medical (HMO/PPO Plan Options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life Insurance (CTC pays 100% of the premium)
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability (CTC pays 100% of the premium)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K
• 15 paid vacation days (more after 5 years)
• 9 paid holidays
• 5 paid sick leave days