Maintenance Manager North Las Vegas

Primary Location :

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet .

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically   located   production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation   of   providing   an exceptional   customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The   Liquid   Maintenance Manager   is responsible for   overseeing all maintenance activities within Solina USA’s liquid and sauce manufacturing operations. This role directs maintenance teams in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production equipment, facility utilities, and process systems.

This position ensures maximum equipment reliability, supports continuous improvement, and plays a key role in   maintaining   safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes. A strong working knowledge of   Winpak   pouch machines —including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization—is   highly preferred .

The Maintenance Department Manager partners closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Sanitation, and Safety teams to support daily operations and long-term process readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

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Leads maintenance teams in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across all liquid and sauce processing and packaging areas.

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Oversees maintenance of   Winpak   W-18 and W-25 pouch machines, including performance optimization, troubleshooting, parts management, and technician training.

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Oversees maintenance and troubleshooting of key processing and packaging equipment including steam-jacketed cooking vessels, high shear mixers, positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, plate-and-frame and double-tube heat exchangers, load cells, modular belt conveyors, checkweighers, case erectors, case tapers, thermal transfer printers, ink jet printers, and case labelers.

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Manages and   maintains   the site’s process waste treatment system, ensuring compliance with all City of North Las Vegas discharge and environmental regulations.

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Develops and executes maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve equipment availability and reliability.

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Creates and manages maintenance schedules in partnership with Production to minimize impact on output.

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Manages   maintenance   operating budget, including spare parts inventory, vendor contracts, and equipment service agreements.

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Ensures all maintenance work   complies with   FDA, OSHA, and internal Solina safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

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Implements and   maintains   maintenance systems, including work order management, PM documentation, equipment history, and technical libraries.

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Develops and   monitors   Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to equipment uptime, maintenance response time, PM completion rate, contractor performance, and reliability improvements.

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Provides technical leadership and support for process and packaging equipment throughout the plant.

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Conducts root cause analysis for equipment failures and implements corrective and preventive actions.

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Manages contractors and outside service providers, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and performance expectations.

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Drives continuous improvement activities to enhance performance, reduce   cost , and support new product or equipment commissioning.

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Maintains   accurate   maintenance logs, parts inventories, and compliance documentation.

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Trains and   develops   maintenance personnel, ensuring strong bench strength and consistent technical capability across shifts.

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Attends and   contributes to regular cross-departmental company communication meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge and skills will be considered. Typical qualifications include:

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High School diploma or GED   required ; Associate’s or   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Maintenance Management, or related field preferred.

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5+ years of maintenance management or supervisory experience in food manufacturing, preferably liquid or sauce processing.

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Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

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Experience managing and developing maintenance teams.

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Working knowledge of   Winpak   pouch machines; ability to direct maintenance, diagnose issues, and train staff.

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Proficient   with   maintenance management systems, PM programs, and work order processes.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills .

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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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Excellent planning, scheduling, and   priority setting   abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Prior hands-on experience with   Winpak   W-18, W- 25 , or similar pouching systems.

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Experience with utilities such as boilers,   refrigeration systems,   compressed air, HVAC, and CIP systems.

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Strong understanding of sanitary equipment design and food processing standards.

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Experience leading TPM, Lean, or   reliability centered   maintenance initiatives.

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Familiarity with PLCs, instrumentation, and automation troubleshooting.

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Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

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Strong presentation and executive communication skills .

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Provides leadership and guidance to maintenance supervisors, mechanics, technicians, and contracted service providers. Responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, performance evaluation, and discipline   in accordance with   company policies.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal travel   required ; occasional vendor visits or support at other Solina facilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions.

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Primarily works within manufacturing facilities and maintenance areas.

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Regular exposure to production environments including heat, noise, moving equipment, and cleaning chemicals.

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Must be able to walk, bend, climb, and work in equipment or utility spaces as   required .

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Must be available   24/7   in the event of   a facility emergency.

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May be   required   to work extended hours to support production or urgent maintenance needs.

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Must be able to   manage and supervise weekend Maintenance Department   or Production activities .

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Safety shoes and   appropriate PPE   required .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background