MAINTENANCE LEADER, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, USA – #5812

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THE OPPORTUNITY

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a MAINTENANCE LEADER for our client, a leading organization operating within a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment based in City of Industry, CA.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving maintenance execution, equipment reliability, and operational uptime within a fast-paced, automated production facility. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring plant performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong, floor-driven leader who thrives in high-volume manufacturing environments and brings a proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into site leadership, the Maintenance Leader is responsible for the day-to-day execution of maintenance activities, including preventative, corrective, and reliability-focused work.

This role works closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to ensure equipment performance, minimize downtime, and support overall plant efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Execution & Reliability

  • Lead daily maintenance activities across a high-speed production environment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Drive preventative maintenance programs and support long-term reliability strategies
  • Ensure optimal performance of automated production equipment

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment uptime and operational efficiency
  • Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution through CMMS systems
  • Analyze performance trends and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with operations and production teams to ensure alignment on priorities
  • Support a proactive maintenance culture focused on performance and accountability
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Planning & Systems

  • Utilize CMMS (SAP or similar) to manage maintenance activities
  • Support planning, scheduling, and tracking of maintenance work
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting of maintenance performance

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing environments
  • Experience within high-speed, high-volume production (beverage, food, dairy, packaging, or CPG preferred)

Technical Capability

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across:
    • Electrical
    • Mechanical
    • Pneumatic
    • Hydraulic systems
  • Experience working within automated production environments
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)

Leadership & Competencies

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
  • Self-directed with strong accountability and follow-through

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • High-speed manufacturing facility
  • Fast-paced, production-driven environment
  • Flexibility required to support a 24/7 operation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Base salary: $90,000 – $120,000
  • Bonus: 13%
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) program
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Wellness programs and career development opportunities

APPLY TODAY

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.