Maintenance Manager

Hawaiian Host Group • Honolulu, HI

47d • $91,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company seeking a Maintenance Manager. This role is crucial for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by directing and managing hourly maintenance personnel. The position involves planning and executing preventive and predictive maintenance, ensuring compliance with various safety and regulatory standards, and leading continuous improvement efforts. The Maintenance Manager will provide technical support for plant maintenance policies and procedures and the plant safety program, independently leading most projects with minimal direction. HHG is committed to sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world, fostering a unique culture with camaraderie and events, and contributing to the Islands' future through initiatives like the Takitani foundation and environmental programs.

Requirements

• AA degree in a trade‑related field or equivalent related experience.
• Five (5) years of maintenance experience (preferably in a food plant environment).
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIOSH laws, environmental regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, welding practices, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and labor laws.
• Proficiency with CMMS (MaintainX preferred) and MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Decision quality.
• Problem solving with root cause capability.
• Organization skills.
• Planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Technology, or equivalent.
• Experience leading RCA/CAPA programs with demonstrated reliability improvements.
• Experience managing capital projects and contractor/vendor performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute all PM and PdM activities with ≥95% on‑time completion using the CMMS (MaintainX).
• Ensure all equipment operates safely, reliably, and within specification; verify maintenance work is accurate, documented, and compliant before release to production.
• Respond promptly to equipment downtime; coordinate technicians, vendors, and operations to restore functionality quickly.
• Maintain plant assets including utilities, boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration, electrical systems, and structural equipment.
• Follow the approved escalation process for safety, food safety, or production‑critical events including machine/equipment downtime.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, FSMA, sanitation, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Prevent contamination hazards caused by maintenance work (e.g., water, debris, metal, lubricants).
• Comply with OSHA/HIOSH, NFPA 70E, NEC, and internal safety standards; maintain valid permits, inspections, and certifications for regulated equipment.
• Enforce LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, electrical safety, and PPE programs; stop unsafe work immediately and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure technicians are trained and qualified for assigned tasks; maintain a clean, organized, hazard‑free maintenance shop.
• Report incidents and near misses within required timelines; ensure corrective follow‑up.
• Lead, coach, and hold technicians accountable for performance, documentation, safety, conduct, and time & attendance.
• Provide daily direction; coordinate priorities with Operations and Quality; maintain professional communication with all departments.
• Complete administrative responsibilities (time approvals, work order closeout, purchasing, reporting) accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Manage maintenance labor, materials, and expenses within the approved budget.
• Maintain 95% inventory accuracy for critical spare parts and reorder levels.
• Oversee contractor/vendor performance; ensure all work meets standards.
• Support capital planning and lead assigned projects through completion; coordinate resources and provide liaison with contractors, vendors, corporate technical personnel, and consultants.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are logged into the CMMS before end of shift.
• Complete every work order with documented cause, action taken, and verification/return‑to‑service checks.
• Maintain PM and PdM compliance at or above requirements.
• Provide accurate weekly reporting on backlog, downtime, PM completion, and resource needs.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for major or repeat equipment failures.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) within defined timelines.
• Reduce reactive maintenance in favor of planned and predictive maintenance; demonstrate measurable improvements in equipment reliability and uptime.
• Operate as the plant monitor for maintenance activities across production areas and administrative offices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations (air, water, solids); manage operating permits/licenses and renewals for equipment such as boilers and pressure vessels.
• Prepare maintenance department budgets in coordination with the Plant Manager; monitor and analyze budget performance.
• Manage site capital plan with the Plant Manager and Project Managers for all site‑related projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain dependable attendance; be available for emergencies, off‑shift response, and on‑call coverage.
• Support a respectful, safety‑focused, high‑performance work environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Company‑paid life & disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree