Manager, Manufacturing Asset Reliability

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 3-5 years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026

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The Asset Reliability Manufacturing Manager leads, manages, and develops the maintenance team to ensure the reliable operation of all production equipment and facilities. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, optimizing maintenance costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing facility.

Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance specialists.
Develop and manage work schedules, assignments, and priorities for the maintenance team.
Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safety policies like LOTO, confined space, and hot work.
Develop and implement comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs.
Oversee reactive maintenance activities and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
Optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order tracking and data analysis.
Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical spares are available while optimizing costs.
Analyze maintenance data such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE to identify root causes of equipment failures.
Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget including labor, parts, and capital improvements.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety departments to align maintenance activities with plant objectives.

7+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
3-5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory position.
Proven experience implementing and managing PM/PdM programs.
Strong track record of improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
Proficiency with CMMS software.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration techniques.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in various environmental conditions common in a manufacturing plant.
Ability to work extended hours, including occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (up to 480V).
Experience with PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
Experience with VFDs and motor controls.
Expertise in mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and power transmission.

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