Job Title: Sr. Maintenance Manager
Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday (Flexibility on weekends)
Salary Range: $137,300 - $188,825 annually
Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Travel Requirement: 10-15%
Job Summary:
The Sr. Maintenance Manager will lead the Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) organization, ensuring optimal uptime and equipment life across manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facilities. This role requires cross-functional collaboration to develop and implement a strategic M&R roadmap and an annual operating plan to enhance operational efficiency. The selected candidate will be responsible for building and managing high-performing teams, optimizing maintenance budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the M&R organization to drive reliability, productivity, and efficiency across the plant.
Develop and implement strategic M&R roadmaps and operating plans.
Oversee execution of maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to industry standards, GMP, food safety, and government regulations.
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to achieve zero breakdowns and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Manage M&R budget, delivering annual targets and operational savings through waste reduction and efficiency improvements.
Optimize spare parts inventory and capital budget allocation.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement using methodologies such as TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S.
Identify and lead plant improvement opportunities through capital projects in collaboration with the Engineering team.
Establish a talent pipeline by attracting, retaining, and developing key personnel.
Serve as a senior leader in the plant leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and business priorities.
Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry organizations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Maintenance roles within the CPG industry, including at least 8 years in leadership positions.
Proven track record in developing maintenance/reliability systems, improving OEE, and delivering cost savings.
Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing large budgets.
Expertise in TPM implementation, predictive maintenance, and industrial automation.
Strong leadership, team-building, and coaching skills with a hands-on approach.
Proficiency in SAP Maintenance module and capital project execution.
Knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications.
Preferred experience in unionized environments and engaging with regulatory agencies.
Additional Information:
U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not available.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.