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Maintenance Manager

Tropicale Foods, LLC
Ontario, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Job Description

The Maintenance Manager develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Responsibilities

  • Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
  • Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
  • Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members.
  • Assists Plant Manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
  • Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
  • Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
  • Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
  • Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
  • Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
  • Institute and manage a service process able to correct any situation within 24 hours.
  • Initiates, implements, and manages a TPM plant maintenance program based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance
  • Hire, train, motivate, coach and counsel staff in order to achieve a team of highly skilled, customer-focused technicians
  • Responsible for installation and maintenance of machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Oversees work performed by outside contractors as necessary
  • Keeps related records and charts, plus analyzes their implications.
  • Ensures departmental compliance with company policies, including safety regulations, OSHA standards and building codes.
  • Schedules and performs preventative maintenance checks and keeps related records
  • Aids in troubleshooting problems with machinery and equipment
  • Improve the methods of tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment
  • Aids in identifying repetitive equipment failures and determining the root cause of ongoing equipment failures.
  • Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
  • Tracks, analyzes and improves key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc.
  • Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians
  • Participate in objective setting, plan development and performance review of plant performance.
  • Develops capital expenditure budgets, expense budgets, and manning plans

Experience And Skills

  • A sense of urgency, "can do attitude' in everything they do, from paperwork to people leadership.
  • Must possess a flexible schedule with the ability to work; long and unpredictable hours to ensure the plant manufacturing equipment is working at its optimum capacity; able to work different shifts, nights and/or weekends when needed to meet business demands.
  • Demonstrated leader active listener, exp
  • Possesses critical thinking and problem solving capability. Collaborates effectively with others to come up with creative solutions.
  • High integrity, energetic, assertive and willingness to work closely with first line supervisors and hourly employees.
  • Must be able to demonstrate that he/she has persevered through a demanding, high stress situation requiring demonstrated leadership skills to accomplish team and organizational results.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn, create, and improve work processes; prefer understanding of Lean methodology/Toyota Production System..
  • Prior Experience in maintenance management is required.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and large equipment installations involving maintenance technicians, and outside contractors
  • Strong budgetary skills and strategic management skills are required.
  • Bilingual Spanish capability is preferred.

Education And/or Experience

Must have 5 or more years of successful experience in leading a work team in a demanding work environment and/or training.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities

  • Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
  • Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records
  • Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Managerand Department Manager
  • Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions
  • Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. As part of the job requirements employee may be

exposed to work in cold temperature (-20 degrees) at times.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required.

Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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