About the Role:

• To support our rapid growth in our in-house facility manufacturing soap in Brea, CA. We need talented people to help us build what has become one of the largest cold-process soap manufacturing operations in the country.
• The Maintenance Manager is a full-time role that will oversee the day-to-day operations of our new plant, including general maintenance and overall upkeep of production equipment.
• This role will report to the Plant Director. 
• This is a full-time on-site role with company benefits based out of Brea, CA.
• The anticipated base compensation for this role will be $110,000 to $135,000.Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the mechanical and instrument/electrical maintenance functions for the plant.
• Estimate, schedule, and control expenses in maintenance operations and projects
• Submit and manage yearly departmental budgets
• Ensure compliance with life safety and environmental regulations as required by regional and local regulatory agencies
• May work on floorplans, lab set-up, and mechanical systems for sites globally (travel not required)
• Act as an advisor on all projects related to facilities and equipment
• Lead by example to ensure all plant employees maintain a clean and safe working environment and adhere to all safety and hygiene procedures
• Responsible for the proper management of the Storeroom inventory.
• Provide long term direction to the maintenance department.
• Assist in ensuring equipment reliability by following good maintenance practices in repairs, inspections, preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as following the appropriate standards for new equipment installation.
• Ensure all work is performed to comply with all applicable regulations (OSHA 1910.119,RMP, etc.).
• Maintain an up to date plan for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the overall planning and execution of the plant’s annual maintenance turnaround.

About You:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree or qualifications in an analytical or technical field highly desired
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance leadership position in a manufacturing facility
• Supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong contract and financial experience, skilled in creating, developing, and managing capital and operating budgets
• Strong communication and influencing/leadership skills
• Self-starter, comfortable prioritizing own tasks and operating in a fast-paced startup environment, with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical documents
• Experience documenting processes, policies and procedures using software such as MS Office or Google Docs
• Experience with data entry, basic analysis and reporting using software such as MS Excel or Google Sheets
• Familiarity with regulatory and standards such as: OSHA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA
• Familiarity with Los Angeles County industrial building code, certifications, health and safety standards
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) highly desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in health and wellness, personal care, and/or eCommerce industries
• Experience working in the consumer products industry is highly preferred
• Someone who gets things done without perfect resources is innovative and works with a sense of urgency
• Someone who has high standards takes ownership and is invested in the outcome
• Someone who proactively helps others stays positive and has a good sense of humor

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