Maintenance & Facilities Manager
$120,000–$145,000 year
On-siteBrea, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead maintenance and facilities function for a Brea, CA manufacturing plant that produces deodorant and cold-process soap; own UpKeep CMMS; drive uptime, implement preventive and predictive maintenance; manage safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, GMP, FDA, SQF, HACCP); oversee equipment reliability across production, utilities, and building systems; lead a team of maintenance technicians; manage budget, parts, and vendors; partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Safety; develop KPIs; support capital projects; ensure documentation and downtime reduction.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading maintenance technicians, mechanics, contractors, or facilities support teams
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and maintenance work order systems
- Experience using a CMMS, preferably UpKeep
- Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, contractor work, repair costs, and spare parts
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
- Ability to operate with urgency in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment
- Strong commitment to safety, GMPs, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance
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