Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing
Sauer Brands, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
184 Suburban Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Job Description
Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!
Overall Goal of Position
The Maintenance Manager will develop and execute a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program including standardizing maintenance processes to drive asset reliability and uptime while leading and supporting capital improvement projects and building OurRecipe@SauerBrands:
What are we making?
A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families
Why are we making it?
To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors
How do we make it? With
Integrity
Creativity
Executional Excellence
Teamwork
Where are we going? / What does our “product” look like?
One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for executing a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program while leading a cost effective, service-oriented team supporting the facility and manufacturing operations in achievement of plant KPIs. The Maintenance Manager supports all plant departments in driving the realization of “Safety as a Condition”. Reports to the Plant Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Provides scope of work, cost of project calculations, and execution of work in complex capital projects.
Develops maintenance financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
Manage, lead, and develop technicians to ensure timely and cost effective repair and maintenance of facility assets
Communicates to Senior Leadership any deadlines or issues within the maintenance department on a regular basis.
Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)
General Operations
TRIR
Plant OEE
Schedule Attainment
OTIF
Labor as a % of Net Sales
Cost savings (COGS)
Training/development up-to-date
Individually
Departmentally (all staff)
Facilities/Planning
Project/AFE on-time, as planned and within budget
Culture Building
Organizational Health KPIs – Internal Promotions & Hourly Turnover
KPIs for OurRecipe
What you do and how you act
Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI
Personal Effectiveness - meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands
What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:
Personal Characteristics
Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal that mesh with SBI values
Performance History
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
Computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
Strong time management and project management skills and with ability to lead cross‑… (truncated)
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Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant discipline preferred.
5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Experience at a manufacturing company a plus
Knowledge of Industrial Safety Regulations; certifications are a plus
401K plan
Vacation and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
184 Suburban Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!
Overall Goal of Position
The Maintenance Manager will develop and execute a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program including standardizing maintenance processes to drive asset reliability and uptime while leading and supporting capital improvement projects and building OurRecipe@SauerBrands:
What are we making?
A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families
Why are we making it?
To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors
How do we make it? With
Integrity
Creativity
Executional Excellence
Teamwork
Where are we going? / What does our “product” look like?
One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for executing a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) program while leading a cost effective, service-oriented team supporting the facility and manufacturing operations in achievement of plant KPIs. The Maintenance Manager supports all plant departments in driving the realization of “Safety as a Condition”. Reports to the Plant Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Provides scope of work, cost of project calculations, and execution of work in complex capital projects.
Develops maintenance financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.
Manage, lead, and develop technicians to ensure timely and cost effective repair and maintenance of facility assets
Communicates to Senior Leadership any deadlines or issues within the maintenance department on a regular basis.
Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)
General Operations
TRIR
Plant OEE
Schedule Attainment
OTIF
Labor as a % of Net Sales
Cost savings (COGS)
Training/development up-to-date
Individually
Departmentally (all staff)
Facilities/Planning
Project/AFE on-time, as planned and within budget
Culture Building
Organizational Health KPIs – Internal Promotions & Hourly Turnover
KPIs for OurRecipe
What you do and how you act
Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI
Personal Effectiveness - meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands
What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:
Personal Characteristics
Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal that mesh with SBI values
Performance History
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas
Computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
Strong time management and project management skills and with ability to lead cross‑… (truncated)
... (truncated list continues)
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant discipline preferred.
5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Experience at a manufacturing company a plus
Knowledge of Industrial Safety Regulations; certifications are a plus
401K plan
Vacation and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Disability Insurance
Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
184 Suburban Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr