Maintenance Manager

Ajinomoto Windsor

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$140,000–$160,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Best Practices, Billing, Blueprints, Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Career Development, Coaching, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Educational Technology, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Relations, English Language, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Financial Reporting, Food Production, Geometry, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Legal Documents, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Microsoft Visio, Multilingual, On Call, Onboarding, Operations, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Spanish Language, Statistics, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Three Phase Power, Total Productive Maintenance, Training/Teaching, Trigonometry, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vision Plan

LOCATION

San Diego, CA

POSTED

2 days ago

Overview

GREAT PAY, SIGN-ON BONUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS PROVIDED!

TN VISA HOLDERS, ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and uninterrupted operation of a modern food processing facility, equipped with complex electrical and mechanical systems including boilers, ammonia compressors, air compressors and hydraulic systems. The Maintenance Manager will oversee the overall operation and maintenance of processing equipment, repair, troubleshooting and upgrading systems, tools, building and grounds. This position requires adherence to maintenance best practices, including continuous improvement and total productive maintenance (TPM). While providing direction to the maintenance team ensuring compliance with various regulations for food manufacturing such as USDA, FDA, OHSA, EPA, DEQ etc. This position will manager all maintenance costs for the plant and department budget.

Responsibilities

Maintain a strong safety culture and support resolution of plant safety issues
Supervise and develop the maintenance team by providing training, clear expectations, and coaching
Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
Oversee daily maintenance operations; prioritize repairs and improvements; provide 24/7 on-call support
Set project timelines, assign work, and schedule resources to meet facility needs
Establish and track maintenance KPIs; report performance to Senior Management
Collaborate with Engineering and R&D on process changes, capacity projects, and procedure updates
Manage plant projects, including contractor selection, scheduling, pricing, and ensuring safety compliance
Monitor ammonia system operation and provide ammonia safety, rescue, and HazWoper training
Define and execute preventive maintenance cycles; oversee electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic work
Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, including work orders, schedules, and reports
Manage departmental budget, assets, parts inventory, purchase orders, and invoices
Set min/max inventory levels and reduce parts usage through PM improvements and root-cause analysis
Support capital expenditure planning and manage asset inventory
Monitor water usage and wastewater compliance, including BOD and TTS
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience
Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems and related safety protocols (RETA or similar certification preferred if applicable)
Strong Lean background, including Kaizen, 5M5Y, STPD, and TPM, with demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement events
Five (5)+ years of related experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment
Experience with 3-phase power systems, PLC controls, general troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance programs
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, parts manuals, and machine drawings, and proficiency with computer programs such as Visio
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables
Strong mathematical competency, including probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, and application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and business partners
Ability to present information to senior leadership, public groups, and boards of directors
Demonstrated ability to select, lead, coach, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team
Strong problem-solving skills, including data collection, fact-finding, and drawing valid conclusions
Self-motivated, results-oriented, with strong initiative and the ability to work well under pressure

Physical Requirements

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move throughout the work environment, including plant and office areas
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, talk, hear, taste, or smell
The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
Exposure to loud industrial environments commonly found in manufacturing plants
Exposure to varied temperatures, ranging from hot and humid areas to very cold environments

Benefits and Compensation Package

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 + 20% STI bonus
TN Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Support
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a global organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving Support

Maintenance Manager

Ajinomoto Windsor

San Diego, CA

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