Senior Maintenance Engineering Manager

LEE KUM KEE•Industry, CA

3h•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Lead and oversee all Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Energy/Environmental operations across the plant network. Drive strategic development of maintenance systems, digital transformation, and capital investment planning to support operational reliability, cost efficiency, sustainability, and long‑term business growth. Manage major capital projects and ensure world‑class equipment performance, facility integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
15+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in food manufacturing, including 10+ years TPM/PM/PdM leadership.
Strong troubleshooting capability; PLC programming/troubleshooting required.
Experience with CMMS/EAM systems, digital maintenance tools, and reliability engineering.
Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, SSOP, ISO, Lean/Six Sigma, and environmental compliance.
Strong communication, presentation, and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing wastewater treatment systems and energy optimization programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, justify, and implement the annual Capital Investment Plan aligned with company strategy and long‑term capacity needs.
Lead feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and risk assessments for major engineering and facility projects.
Partner with Global Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Operations to define equipment specifications, vendor selection, and project execution standards.
Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery including FAT/SAT, commissioning, validation, and post‑implementation performance tracking.
Ensure CapEx governance, documentation accuracy, and compliance with corporate financial controls.
Own the plant’s Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) systems to maximize equipment uptime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead daily maintenance operations, troubleshooting, and rapid response to equipment failures to support production continuity.
Establish maintenance KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews to drive reliability and cost reduction.
Implement structured root‑cause analysis (RCA), reliability engineering practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure maintenance readiness for new product introductions, equipment modifications, and process changes.
Oversee maintenance of all facility infrastructures, including building systems, HVAC, utilities, structural integrity, and safety systems.
Manage contractors and service providers for facility upgrades, repairs, and compliance inspections.
Ensure facility conditions meet regulatory, food safety, and occupational safety requirements.
Lead long‑term facility planning, including layout optimization, expansion readiness, and infrastructure modernization.
Lead the deployment and optimization of digital maintenance platforms (CMMS/EAM) for work orders, scheduling, asset history, and performance analytics.
Implement digital tools for predictive maintenance (IoT sensors, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.).
Oversee spare parts inventory, procurement strategy, min/max levels, and warehouse organization to ensure availability and cost control.
Establish fixed‑asset management processes for equipment lifecycle tracking, depreciation planning, and audit readiness.
Manage plant energy performance, including monitoring, reduction initiatives, and sustainability projects.
Oversee wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safe, efficient system performance.
Lead cross‑functional environmental improvement programs (water reuse, waste reduction, emissions control).
Partner with EHS to ensure environmental risk mitigation, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement of environmental systems.
Lead and develop a technical team of ~30 staff, including engineers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians.
Drive a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a key member of the company’s Food Safety, Operational Safety, and Cost Reduction teams.
Provide technical guidance to senior leadership and effectively communicate project status, risks, and recommendations.