Maintenance Manager

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and innovative Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Distribution Center (DC) in Lodi, California. Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 per year; candidate will be paid based on their work experience and skills. This position is eligible for the annual profit-sharing bonus program.

The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all activities of mechanical maintenance team members.
• Plans preventative maintenance activities that will keep production equipment in excellent condition, keep lines running high efficiencies and maintain proper stock of parts utilizing our CMMS.
• Manages an area expense budget and oversees the development and management of capital projects.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and reviews performance of employees.
• Oversee safety team activities and enforce safety requirements.
• Develops equipment downtime and reliability solutions and supports troubleshooting needs when required.
• Produce reports and metrics on repair activities, efficiencies, downtime, etc.
• Collaborates with the production team and Corporate Engineering Department to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) environment is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred - Process or Mechanical Engineering degree would be beneficial.
• Must be Proficient in troubleshooting production line equipment issues and preparing Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Experience in developing and implementing preventive maintenance, development of functional specifications for new equipment or systems, and reliability programs. 
• Ability to develop policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance and make recommendations to existing standards and procedures.
• Experience with Capital Management of projects above $50,000 and project bid specifications.
• Utilize communication skills to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and management personnel.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our Distribution Center is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000