Job Description

Join a Fast-Growing Beverage Manufacturer!

Are you a maintenance leader who enjoys building reliable systems, solving complex equipment issues, and making a direct impact on plant performance?

We're partnering with a rapidly growing beverage manufacturer in the Fullerton, CA area that's looking to add a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations and help support the company's continued expansion. Since launching in 2019, the company has become a trusted co-packing partner for a wide variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, ready-to-drink cocktails, and functional beverages. As production continues to grow, they're looking for a leader who can build upon a strong maintenance culture and drive equipment reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your ideas and leadership will make a visible impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead all preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair processing and packaging equipment.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage maintenance planning, scheduling, and spare parts inventory.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Operations to minimize downtime and improve overall plant performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased equipment reliability.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Lead experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with:
• Conveyors
• Fillers
• Packaging equipment
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting preferred (programming experience is a plus but not required).
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and employee safety.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a company experiencing significant growth.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the facility continues to expand.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career growth with an organization investing in its future.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can lead maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and grow alongside an exciting beverage manufacturer, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation to learn more at Alex.Finstad@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.