Maintenance Manager, Vineland

Position Overview
The
Maintenance Manager
will lead all maintenance operations within our food manufacturing client's facility, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting a safe, efficient production environment.
This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and proven experience managing maintenance teams—ideally within the food manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance scheduling
— Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
Team leadership
— Supervise, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians, ensuring strong performance and technical growth.
Facility inspections
— Perform routine inspections to identify issues and ensure timely corrective action.
Cross-department coordination
— Partner with production and quality teams to plan maintenance with minimal operational disruption.
Budget management
— Oversee maintenance spending, including parts procurement and equipment investments.
Safety compliance
— Ensure all maintenance activities meet safety, regulatory, and food safety standards.
Recordkeeping
— Maintain accurate logs of work orders, inspections, repairs, and equipment history.
Continuous improvement
— Drive initiatives to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
Emergency response
— Troubleshoot and resolve urgent maintenance issues quickly and effectively.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
5+ years of maintenance management experience
, preferably in food manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of
industrial equipment
, maintenance methodologies, and safety regulations.
Demonstrated
leadership and team-building
capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong
analytical and problem-solving
skills.
Proficiency with
maintenance management systems
and related tools.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Professional development and advancement opportunities.
A collaborative, supportive work culture.