Director of Plant Maintenance and Reliability

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in the food manufacturing industry? We are seeking a Director of Plant Maintenance and Reliability to lead our clients team in Arvin, CA. If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and ensuring machine dependability, we want to hear from you! Apply now with Key Staffing to be a part of a dynamic team.

Essential Job Functions:

The Director of Plant Maintenance and Reliability is responsible for providing management, direction, and oversight for all plant maintenance functions and activities.

• Provide leadership and management for the overall maintenance team, focusing on areas such as safety, planning, TPM/reliability, cost, labor utilization, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement the plant's preventative and predictive maintenance programs, incorporating reliability best practices to ensure machine dependability and efficiency.
• Manage the departmental budget and collaborate with Operations to create the capex budget, conducting regular financial reviews.
• Analyze processes and performance gaps to guide resources in resolving manufacturing and maintenance inefficiencies, minimizing costs, and preventing operational delays.
• Initiate corrective/preventive and continuous improvement actions, actively participating in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office and in food processing facilities.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and product.
• Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100°ree; to 110°ree; F and as cold as 20°ree; F to 32°ree; F).
• Must be able to work in a high-noise area.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent field preferred; prior experience may be substituted for the degree.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance management and/or industrial engineering, including leadership experience in industrial food manufacturing.
• Knowledge and understanding of advanced equipment, maintenance tracking software applications, safety standards, and comprehensive maintenance programs.
• Expertise in facility maintenance, optical sorting, automated packaging, industrial electrical, and an understanding of product flows.
• Track record of motivating individuals, including direct supervision of crews and training of staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.
• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Some travel may be required (5%).

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time, and Personal Hours
• Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs
• Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs
• Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at the company gym
• Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California
• Work-life balance

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.