Engineering and Maintenance Manager, Kapua Orchards

This role leads the Engineering and Maintenance function for all Plant and Orchard Operations for food-grade ag production and nut harvesting/processing facilities. The Engineering and Maintenance Manager is responsible for site capital projects, capital project management, managing contractors, and supporting facility packaging and processing equipment and facility utility infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field is preferred and/or equivalent experience for the role.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance and engineering experience in processing, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory or management role; food or nut/agribusiness processing experience strongly preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of lean/continuous improvement tools and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, SQF/BRC or similar) and designing sanitary/hygienic equipment installations.
• Proficiency with CMMS, CAD, and data analysis tools for downtime, OEE, and root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively in a multicultural Hawaii workforce.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Capacity to work with and relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Competency in computer systems and software applications.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave