Maintenance Lead - Food Production (Torrance, CA)

Maintenance Lead – Food Production (Torrance, CA)

Location: Torrance, CA
Pay: Competitive – DOE
Schedule: Must be flexible to work 1st and 2nd shift
Type: Full-Time Direct hire 

Overview

Seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising technicians, ensuring equipment uptime, and maintaining compliance with safety and food quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians

• Troubleshoot and repair production and utility equipment

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Prioritize and manage work orders to minimize downtime

• Monitor maintenance performance using KPIs and reporting

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, SQF, and HACCP standards

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to staff

• Support scheduling, planning, and resource allocation

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Food or beverage manufacturing experience preferred

• Strong skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, servos, and automation systems

• Allen Bradley experience preferred

• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical documents

• Strong leadership and communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP standards

• Ability to work flexible shifts (1st and 2nd) and overtime as needed

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures

• PPE required