Hog Island Oyster Co ยท 1 month ago
Maintenance and Facilities Manager
Hog Island Oyster Co is a company that operates across multiple locations, and they are seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to oversee all day-to-day maintenance and facilities operations. The role involves leading the maintenance team, managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all maintenance, facilities, and infrastructure operations across HIOC locations
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to reduce downtime and enhance asset reliability
Standardize maintenance processes across sites, including PM schedules, compliance procedures, SOPs, and CMMS utilization (MaintainX)
Manage daily work assignments for technicians and the Planner, ensuring strong communication across departments
Develop cross-training programs to build skill redundancy across critical equipment and systems
Serve as project manager for small projects and as a hands-on working foreman for major repairs or capital improvements
Maintain documentation, reporting, and maintenance procedures within MaintainX
Partner with Q/A and Compliance to ensure adherence to wastewater, septic, drinking water, hazmat, public health, vehicle, and equipment requirements
Manage outsourced maintenance needs (e.g., electrical, HVAC, refrigeration) and maintain preferred vendor lists
Oversee vendor and contractor performance, ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls
Review maintenance data, cost reports, and work order metrics to support operational decision-making
Participate in short-term strategic planning to align maintenance priorities with company goals
Maintain critical spare parts inventory and oversee procurement needs with the Planner
Build effective relationships with restaurant, farm, and production leaders to support site-level operations
Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to the maintenance team
Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with environmental, health, and regulatory standards
Support scheduling, resource allocation, and workload planning for all locations
Provide oversight and periodic onsite support to Humboldt operations
Collaborate with the Planner to track maintenance expenses, contractor costs, and asset reliability metrics
Foster accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, or related industrial/technical fields
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a multi-site or complex operations environment
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, and equipment reliability standards
Working understanding of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and general building systems
Experience with contractor/vendor management, bid review, and project oversight
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation
Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; ability to travel regularly between sites
Preferred
Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, food production, food service, or marine environments
MaintainX or similar CMMS experience
Knowledge of relevant compliance areas (wastewater, drinking water, hazmat, CARB, OSHA)
Basic project management training or certification