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Pro Found Recruiting, LLC

Maintenance Manager

Pro Found Recruiting, LLC, East Rutherford, New Jersey, us, 07073

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Plant Maintenance Manager Northern NJ $120,000 – $140,000 We’re hiring a

hands-on Maintenance Manager

to lead plant-wide maintenance strategy for a well-established food manufacturing facility. This is a key leadership role with direct impact on uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. What You’ll Do: Lead the Maintenance Department across two shifts, including mechanical, electrical, and building systems

Develop and drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Oversee equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and plant utility systems

Work closely with Operations and QA to prioritize repairs and support production goals

Recommend upgrades, replacements, or modifications to improve performance and reduce cost

Ensure CMMS system integrity, manage parts inventory, and control repair & maintenance budget

Lead technician hiring, development, safety training, and performance management

Manage vendor relationships and external service work as needed

What We’re Looking For: 8+ years in industrial maintenance with at least 5 years in a

manager-level role

Strong background in

food, beverage, or related manufacturing

Solid experience with

preventive/predictive maintenance, CMMS , and lean principles

Hands-on familiarity with packaging, processing, and utility systems

Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred)

Comfortable managing budgets, vendors, audits, and KPIs

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, and relevant food safety regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance software (e.g., CMMS)

Able to read equipment manuals, codes, and technical drawings

Clean driving record; ability to work extended hours if needed

This is a full-time, on-site role with strong visibility and impact.

If you’re a strategic and detail-oriented maintenance leader looking to step into a high-responsibility role in food manufacturing, we’d love to connect.

Compensation: $120,000-$140,000 per year