Maintenance Manager

Company Overview

Pulmuone is a leading global food manufacturer known for our wholesome and sustainable products. Our mission is to create a healthier tomorrow – for the people and the planet. Pulmuone brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, and Monterey Gourmet Foods, offering a wide variety of delicious products that are inspired by contemporary flavor palates and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com to learn more about the company and brands.

Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Oversee overall maintenance operations for production equipment, machinery, and facility/utility systems.
• Develop and manage maintenance strategies related to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Manage preventive maintenance (PM) and repair maintenance programs to ensure stable operation of production equipment and compliance with food safety standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and technical support for key production equipment, including motors, conveyors, pumps, sensors, PLCs, and automation control systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans, manage schedules, and monitor execution to minimize equipment downtime.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Engineering, and Sanitation departments to improve equipment efficiency and productivity.
• Review drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals, and manage equipment replacement, calibration, and line setup activities.
• Manage equipment history, work orders, and maintenance data within MES and Maintenance Management Systems.
• Lead new equipment installation, commissioning, CAPEX projects, and equipment upgrade projects.
• Manage tool and spare parts inventory systems, including purchasing and cost control.
• Manage external vendors and contractors, including reviewing and approving service, parts, and equipment quotations.
• Maintain equipment readiness to minimize impact on production operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and other safety and food safety regulations.
• Manage compliance and training related to safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry.
• Lead maintenance-related audit responses and documentation management.
• Oversee emergency response and support related to wastewater treatment facilities and utility systems.
• Supervise maintenance mechanics and related personnel, including work assignments, training, performance management, and skill development.
• Drive equipment efficiency improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties based on plant operations and organizational needs.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Minimum 5–8 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a Supervisor or Manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred; experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance operations within food manufacturing or FDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA regulations, and audit response experience preferred.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, utility systems, and wastewater treatment systems preferred.
• Strong maintenance organization and personnel management skills.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, budgeting, and cost management skills.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Must be available for weekends, night shifts, and emergency response situations.
• Bilingual in Korean is preferred 

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000

We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, generous PTO, and company holidays.
Pulmuone is a global, distributed workforce in four countries. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds, who share a passion for making a healthier tomorrow for people and the planet with wholesome foods.