Maintenance Manager

Located in Hayward, CA

Work schedule is M-F, 5:30am - 2pm. 

Pay rate $35-$45 per hour

 

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities within the facility, including equipment, utilities, and building systems. This role ensures that production equipment operates efficiently, downtime is minimized, and preventive maintenance programs are effectively executed. The Maintenance Manager leads a team of technicians, coordinates maintenance schedules, manages spare parts inventory, and drives continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, safety, and cost control.

 

Essential Functions

· Leadership & Team Management

· Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance staff, including technicians and support personnel.

· Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure safe work practices are followed.

· Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members.

· Maintenance Planning & Execution

· Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.

· Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize downtime and disruption.

· Manage work orders, track completion rates, and ensure quality of maintenance activities.

· Equipment & Facility Management

· Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all production equipment, utilities, and building systems.

· Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.

· Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate vendor services as needed.

· Compliance & Safety

· Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.

· Promote and enforce safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and risk assessments.

· Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation for audits and inspections.

· Continuous Improvement

· Analyze equipment performance and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

· Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

· Promote lean maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.

· 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

· Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

· Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements.

· Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

· Knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance standards (OSHA, EPA, etc.).

· Experience with lean manufacturing or reliability-centered maintenance preferred.

 

Work Environment

· Manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, noise, and moving equipment.

· Manufacturing environment requires use of PPE:

· Required – safety goggles, bump cap, chemical resistant steel toe shoes.

· As required by SOPs – gloves, protective clothing, respirator.

· Shift work, overtime, and weekend work may be required depending on production needs.

· Environment can be dusty and have varying temperature swings of hot and cold.

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