Maintenance Manager - ZBest

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Regular Full-Time Gilroy, CA, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

3 days ago Requisition

About the Company:

Green Waste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy.

We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels.

The Maintenance Manager will lead and modernize the maintenance function for a 157-acre industrial campus that operates a mix of mobile diesel-powered equipment (screens, grinders, loaders, excavators) and fixed equipment (conveyors, trommels, disc screens, etc.). This role will be responsible for reorganizing the department, streamlining workflows, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, improving parts inventory systems, and collaborating closely with operations to maximize uptime and equipment performance.

• Oversee daily maintenance operations for all mobile and fixed equipment.
• Reorganize and restructure the maintenance team for efficiency, accountability, and collaboration.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, ensuring technical skills and safety standards are met, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations within the department.
• Implement and manage a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule for all assets.
• Develop and enforce a structured inspection schedule for early detection of wear, failures and hazards.
• Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with plant and site operations teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules.
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings to coordinate workload, equipment availability and production priorities.
• Provide technical input on operational improvements and new equipment selection
• Support the establishment of efficient order and replenishment procedures to reduce downtime and control costs
• Support the implementation and consistent utilization of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Work with operations to prioritize repairs and schedule downtime to minimize production impact.
• Generate and review maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, and site-specific safety protocols.
• In conjunction with Operations and Safety teams, conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and safety incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and waste-handling regulations for fuels, oils, and parts.
• Ability to manage departmental budget.

• In depth knowledge of managing the maintenance function in a large-scale facility.
• Excellent planning, analytical, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Able to organize and coordinate information and various sources.
• Capable of working productively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously.
• Budget management and cost-control expertise
• Skilled at MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Planner) and digital CMMS systems
• Possess strong writing and verbal communication skills

• At least 7 years of progressive maintenance experience in heavy equipment, aggregates, waste/recycling, or industrial operations
• 3+ years in a managerial role
• Str…