Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
5+ years of maintenance supervision experience in food manufacturing.
Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, particularly in tomato processing.
Ability to implement reliability practices to minimize downtime in high-volume production environments.
Willingness to undergo background checks and work flexible hours during peak seasons.
Responsibilities
Generate or adapt equipment or technology to address plant needs and solve problems scientifically.
Supervise the complete plant infrastructure, including the installation, repair, and maintenance of systems.
Develop and manage the annual operating budget supporting maintenance and improvement projects.
Ensure timely completion of maintenance and repairs to prepare the plant for production.
Recruit, train, and evaluate maintenance staff performance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Numerous voluntary insurance products including Pet & Auto
Free parking
Full Job Description
We are looking for an IndustrialMaintenance Manager to manage maintenance personnel, ensuring high productivity while managing departmental resources within budget limitations and supporting efficient production operations. This position is an integral part of the plant leadership team and to supervise based on the business and operational needs of the plant. Additionally, the role provides technical support to maintenance personnel and plant management and ensures proper deployment of maintenance staff according to skill set, experience, training, and education. This leader will be responsible for the plant's overall preventative maintenance program, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, steam, water, vacuum, and compressed air systems at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate or adapt equipment and/or technology to meet plant needs and apply scientific methodology to solve problems.
Oversee the complete plant infrastructure, including supervising operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems.
Develop and manage an annual plant operating budget that supports maintenance programs and process improvement or expansion projects. Monitor expenditures for materials, parts, and labor.
Manage maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of all required maintenance and repairs, preparing the plant for production requirements.
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance staff performance.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Five (5) years of direct experience in maintenance supervision, including process analysis, troubleshooting, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage large maintenance teams, ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to safety standards, and achievement of production and reliability objectives.
Strong background in food manufacturing environments, with hands-on experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis methodologies. Specialized experience in tomato processing operations, including aseptic processing systems and formulated sauce production, with an emphasis on optimizing thermal efficiency, steam control, and mechanical reliability; preferred.
Proven capability to implement maintenance and reliability best practices to reduce downtime and support high-volume, seasonal production operations in food processing facilities.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift needed during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Numerous other voluntary insurance products available including Pet & Auto
Free parking
About The Neil Jones Food Company
The Neil Jones Food Company is a privately held food processing and marketing company headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The company was founded in 1902 and has been family-owned and operated for over 100 years. The Neil Jones Food Company specializes in the production and marketing of tomato products, fruit juices, and organic products. The company operates several processing facilities in the United States and is committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. The Neil Jones Food Company is a leading supplier of tomato products to the foodservice and industrial markets in North America.
