Sojo Industries · 10 hours ago
Mobile Operations & Maintenance Operations Manager
Sojo Industries, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Operations & Maintenance Operations Manager to oversee daily production at mobile facilities while providing technical maintenance and repair support for industrial packaging equipment. This role requires a hands-on leader to drive production performance, optimize staffing, and ensure equipment reliability while adhering to GMP and safety standards.
Food and BeverageIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
Responsibilities
National mobile operations support, with approximately 80% travel, as needed
Support new line launches and restarts
Ensure SOP compliance and confirm equipment setup meets engineering standards
Lead pre-shift planning sessions to align teams and resources
Consistently implement and reinforce operational best practices
Manage ERP and WMS functions, including inventory transactions (PO receiving, SO processing, builds, and scrap tracking)
Maintain accurate labor tracking for staffing agency invoice reconciliation
Train production teams across all job functions (dekitting, loading, machine ops, QC checks, palletizing, forklift operation etc.)
Order warehouse supplies and oversee spare parts, consumables, and packaging inventory
Ensure adherence to GMPs, safety policies, and local site compliance
Certified to operate Forklift
Lead the equipment reliability reviews for Manna
Create and distribute troubleshooting guides for Mobile Ops equipment
Develop and deliver technical training programs to improve capability
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electromechanical packaging equipment, compressors, tray formers, and other related machinery
Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective solutions
Install modifications, system upgrades, and replacement parts in line with company standards
Maintain maintenance and repair records, preventive maintenance logs, and service documentation
Perform welding, fabrication, and minor electrical work as required
Support OEM oversight, FAT procedures, and equipment setup at customer sites
All other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proven operational management experience
Strong technical expertise in equipment maintenance
National mobile operations support, with approximately 80% travel, as needed
Support new line launches and restarts
Ensure SOP compliance and confirm equipment setup meets engineering standards
Lead pre-shift planning sessions to align teams and resources
Consistently implement and reinforce operational best practices
Manage ERP and WMS functions, including inventory transactions (PO receiving, SO processing, builds, and scrap tracking)
Maintain accurate labor tracking for staffing agency invoice reconciliation
Train production teams across all job functions (dekitting, loading, machine ops, QC checks, palletizing, forklift operation etc.)
Order warehouse supplies and oversee spare parts, consumables, and packaging inventory
Ensure adherence to GMPs, safety policies, and local site compliance
Certified to operate Forklift
Lead the equipment reliability reviews for Manna
Create and distribute troubleshooting guides for Mobile Ops equipment
Develop and deliver technical training programs to improve capability
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electromechanical packaging equipment, compressors, tray formers, and other related machinery
Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective solutions
Install modifications, system upgrades, and replacement parts in line with company standards
Maintain maintenance and repair records, preventive maintenance logs, and service documentation
Perform welding, fabrication, and minor electrical work as required
Support OEM oversight, FAT procedures, and equipment setup at customer sites
Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Sojo Industries
Sojo Industries is an industrial automation business that caters to the food and beverage industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$63.05MKey Investors
S2G InvestmentsTech Council VenturesDesert Angel
2025-06-12Series B· $40M
2024-07-23Series A· $10M
2023-09-06Seed· $2.8M
Leadership Team
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