Facilities Maintenance Lead - Food Plant Reliability

Joy Baking Group; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy Baking Group is seeking a Cookie Plant Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician to manage building and facility maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate capital projects. The role supports production with preventive maintenance, safety, and compliance across the Hermitage site.

You will partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Production teams to plan, procure materials, and ensure timely completion of upgrades while maintaining quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and experience.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Trade school certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Megamation CMMS or equivalent experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and general repairs for the building and facility support equipment.
• Independently troubleshoot facility issues and determine effective repair solutions with minimal supervision.
• Aid in coordination of facility improvement projects from concept through completion.
• Obtain quotes, order materials, and manage inventories of critical spare parts.
• Work with contractors on-site to ensure safe, efficient completion per GMP and safety requirements.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems.
• Collaborate to refine Preventive Maintenance programs and develop new PMs as new equipment is placed.
• Provide support for large-scale capital projects with the Hermitage Facilities Manager.
• Prioritize work based on production needs and safety considerations.
• May require infrequent travel.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, GMPs, and reporting of hazards or defects.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Mechanical repairs

Safety training

Team communication

Reading directions

Education

High school diploma

Trade certificate

Tools

Megamation CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joy Baking Group is seeking a Cookie Plant Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician to manage building and facility maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate capital projects. The role supports production with preventive maintenance, safety, and compliance across the Hermitage site.

You will partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Production teams to plan, procure materials, and ensure timely completion of upgrades while maintaining quality and food safety standards.