Maintenance Manager (Indoor Farm)

Oishii • Phillipsburg, NJ

4d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an essential part of the Production Engineering team, the Maintenance Manager ensures Oishii's innovative indoor vertical farming technologies experience 100% uptime, operate at peak efficiency, and guarantee plant and worker safety. This role is responsible for executing standard operating procedures for systems maintenance and working on broad and diverse plumbing, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and automation systems. The Maintenance Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with farm operations, engineering, and plant science to drive key initiatives in a new state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or equivalent trade/technical training in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC engineering.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive technical maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, food production, or commercial production environments.
• 5+ years leading maintenance technician teams of 8+ employees and managing critical projects across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, controls, and facility systems.
• Experience with CMMS software, maintenance engineering analytics and reporting.
• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to work cross functionally at all levels including across locations, and collaborate with a focus on supporting & understanding the evolving business needs of a startup environment.
• Ability to lead through others and develop teams with a diverse level of experience to succeed.
• Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment in the absence of process or policy.
• Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process.
• Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with the tenacity to develop ideas, process, and policy and implement them rapidly.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and considering the resources available when doing so.
• A bias for action!
• Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
• Track record of effectively handling complex employee relations issues, and addressing sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Available on at least 1 weekend day per week.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Hand dexterity and ability to climb a ladder, crouch or kneel, reach and stretch.
• Comfortable in an active non sedentary role for lengths of up to 5 to 6 hours at a time.
• MUST NOT be allergic to bees.
• There may be times where you may have to respond to emergencies or issues off hours that impact the facility or your team.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all people-management responsibilities, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, employee development, scheduling, attendance/timecard management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and fostering a positive, accountable, safety-focused culture.
• Clearly communicate expectations, provide timely feedback, lead difficult conversations, and ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Utilize CMMS to coordinate and manage daily maintenance operations during Swing Shift (2:00 PM – 11:00 PM) or Overnight Shift (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance systems, operating procedures, and equipment SOPs.
• Oversee equipment repairs, vendor relationships, and contractor support activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Respond quickly to maintenance issues, troubleshoot system failures, and drive timely resolution.
• Support facility commissioning, escalations, and documentation of facility improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K)
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time
• Paid Training & 7 Paid Holidays
• Office social events including team lunches, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

What This Job Offers

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