Maintenance Manager

A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.

IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market. 

With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,

the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to join our team in Union City, CA. In this role, you’ll lead a small team of technicians, keep our production equipment running smoothly, and make sure everything is up to standard when it comes to food safety and workplace safety. You’ll play a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting our site’s day-to-day operations and improvement projects. Manage all aspects of the maintenance of production equipment, technical and maintenance-related systems, buildings and grounds for the facility

We are requiring someone to work onsite at our Plant located in Union City, CA

• Plan and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and limit production downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and boost reliability.
• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety (HACCP, GMP) and safety regulations.
• Manage maintenance budgets and coordinate external contractors.
• Identify and implement process and equipment improvements.
• Contribute to new installations, upgrades, and automation projects.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Manage and submit all environmental State & Federal Regulatory Reports.

• Other related tasks, as required.

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting, food is a plus
• Solid experience leading a small team, great people leadership skills
• Strong know-how in preventive maintenance and scheduling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• A collaborative, open, and straightforward communication style.

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program