Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Snack Innovations, Inc. the maker of Drizzilicious and other fast-growing snack brands, is expanding its manufacturing footprint and looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance and equipment reliability at one of our three production facilities.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to build strong maintenance systems, develop a capable team, reduce downtime, and keep a fast-paced food manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.
We are looking for a proven maintenance leader who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership, urgency, accountability, and the ability to create structure in a growing environment.
THE OPPORTUNITY As Maintenance Manager, you will lead maintenance execution, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, MRO, facility support, and team development at one of three plants in Piscataway, NJ. Your work will directly impact production uptime, equipment performance, safety, food quality, operating efficiency, and the plant’s ability to meet production goals.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAD
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across production and facility equipment
Strengthen CMMS, MRO, and Operator Asset Care programs to improve reliability and eliminate recurring issues
Manage daily breakdowns, maintenance priorities, and response in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Partner closely with Production to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance
Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure work is completed effectively and on time
Lead maintenance and engineering projects involving equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, and facility improvements
Provide practical technical solutions that improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and maintainability
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and mechanics while building accountability and continuous improvement
Maintain strong safety practices and ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations
Manage contractors, vendors, maintenance budgets, critical spare parts, and MRO inventory
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline strongly preferred
5+ years of maintenance experience in a food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing environment
3–5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, CMMS, preventive maintenance, MRO, equipment reliability, and root-cause problem solving
Experience managing maintenance projects, equipment installations, budgets, vendors, and contractors
Working knowledge of GMPs and sanitary design principles
Strong technical troubleshooting, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with Production, Operations, Engineering, and plant leadership
WHY SNACK INNOVATIONS? This is an opportunity to join a growing company in food and consumer packaged goods that is investing in its operations, equipment, and people.
You will have the ability to shape maintenance performance at the plant level, strengthen systems, develop your team, improve reliability, and see the direct impact of your work on production every day.
If you are an experienced manufacturing maintenance leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving complex problems, and creating reliable operations, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to join Snack Innovations as our next Maintenance Manager.