Sr. Maintenance Manager – Reliability & Operations | Portland, OR

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.